PSY 802 ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSIONS MODULE 1 TO 8
Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Theory
Details This course is an introduction to the nature,
origins, and history of psychoanalysis and
psychotherapy. Although not a clinically based
course, the course does address the psychoanalytic
and psychotherapeutic strategies used to assist
individuals with managing personal and inter-
personal issues leading to improved mental health.
Credit Hours 3.0
PreRequisites None
coRequisites None
,PSY 802 ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSIONS MODULE 1 TO 8
Course Add-Ons Additional Material
Other
PSY-802 Suggestions for Further Reading and
Inquiry
This document contains items that may be of
personal or research interest but are not required
for successful completion of this course. Some
items may not be available in the GCU Library.
Other
Discussion Forum Philosophy
Review "Discussion Forum Philosophy" and use it to
guide the completion of your participation in the
Main Forum.
Other
Library Resources for Doctoral Learners
If you have not done so already, view the "Library
Resources for Doctoral Learners" tutorial.
http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/
courseMaterialPages/res811_libraryTutorial.php
Other
DC Network
Use the DC to: • Locate dissertation forms
and templates. • Discuss dissertation topics
and resources. • Connect to the scholarly
community.
http://dc.gcu.edu
Textbook
Psychoanalysis
Hadley, J. (Ed.). (2015). Psychoanalysis. New
York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 9781308459325
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/mcgraw-
hill/2015/psychoanalysis-custom_ebook_1e.php
Topics
,PSY 802 ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSIONS MODULE 1 TO 8
Topic 1: Historical and Duration: 7 days
Philosophical Influences of Freud
Description:
Topic Rationale Understanding the historical and philosophical
influences of Freudian theory provides the doctoral learner with a
common foundation of theory in the field of psychology and expands
a common language with which to communicate with others in the
psychology discipline. It is also meaningful to the doctoral learner
to understand the basic components of the ego and the philosophic
influences of ego development in order to better understand one's self
and those with whom the learner comes in contact.
Objectives:
1. Analyze components of psychotherapy using appropriate language.
2. Analyze the philosophic influences of ego development.
Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Psychoanalysis
Read chapter 1.
Gradable Items Details Points Possible
Discussion Module 1 DQ 2 6.0
Question Focus on Research: What is research?
 How is scholarly research
different from other kinds of research?
What are the essential components of
scholarly research? How will scholarly
research help prepare you for writing
your dissertation?
Discussion Module 1 DQ 1 6.0
Question The basic structure of psychoanalysis
and psychodynamic theory revolve
around the idea that mental processes
are automatically regulated by
"the pleasure principle" and
avoidance of pain. Why are these
principles important to psychotherapy?
Support your reasoning.
Participation 18.0
Topic 2: Unconscious Mind and Dream Duration: 7 days
Analysis
Description:
Topic Rationale Freud believed that most of human anxiety resided in
the unconscious mind. Thus, the royal road to understanding the self
, PSY 802 ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSIONS MODULE 1 TO 8
and its anxiety is through the unconscious mind. The doctoral learner
needs to be aware of this notion as it is the cornerstone for Freud's
development of talk theory, a technique still used in psychotherapy.
Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Theory
Details This course is an introduction to the nature,
origins, and history of psychoanalysis and
psychotherapy. Although not a clinically based
course, the course does address the psychoanalytic
and psychotherapeutic strategies used to assist
individuals with managing personal and inter-
personal issues leading to improved mental health.
Credit Hours 3.0
PreRequisites None
coRequisites None
,PSY 802 ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSIONS MODULE 1 TO 8
Course Add-Ons Additional Material
Other
PSY-802 Suggestions for Further Reading and
Inquiry
This document contains items that may be of
personal or research interest but are not required
for successful completion of this course. Some
items may not be available in the GCU Library.
Other
Discussion Forum Philosophy
Review "Discussion Forum Philosophy" and use it to
guide the completion of your participation in the
Main Forum.
Other
Library Resources for Doctoral Learners
If you have not done so already, view the "Library
Resources for Doctoral Learners" tutorial.
http://lc.gcumedia.com/zwebassets/
courseMaterialPages/res811_libraryTutorial.php
Other
DC Network
Use the DC to: • Locate dissertation forms
and templates. • Discuss dissertation topics
and resources. • Connect to the scholarly
community.
http://dc.gcu.edu
Textbook
Psychoanalysis
Hadley, J. (Ed.). (2015). Psychoanalysis. New
York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 9781308459325
http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/mcgraw-
hill/2015/psychoanalysis-custom_ebook_1e.php
Topics
,PSY 802 ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSIONS MODULE 1 TO 8
Topic 1: Historical and Duration: 7 days
Philosophical Influences of Freud
Description:
Topic Rationale Understanding the historical and philosophical
influences of Freudian theory provides the doctoral learner with a
common foundation of theory in the field of psychology and expands
a common language with which to communicate with others in the
psychology discipline. It is also meaningful to the doctoral learner
to understand the basic components of the ego and the philosophic
influences of ego development in order to better understand one's self
and those with whom the learner comes in contact.
Objectives:
1. Analyze components of psychotherapy using appropriate language.
2. Analyze the philosophic influences of ego development.
Topic Material:
Textbook
1. Psychoanalysis
Read chapter 1.
Gradable Items Details Points Possible
Discussion Module 1 DQ 2 6.0
Question Focus on Research: What is research?
 How is scholarly research
different from other kinds of research?
What are the essential components of
scholarly research? How will scholarly
research help prepare you for writing
your dissertation?
Discussion Module 1 DQ 1 6.0
Question The basic structure of psychoanalysis
and psychodynamic theory revolve
around the idea that mental processes
are automatically regulated by
"the pleasure principle" and
avoidance of pain. Why are these
principles important to psychotherapy?
Support your reasoning.
Participation 18.0
Topic 2: Unconscious Mind and Dream Duration: 7 days
Analysis
Description:
Topic Rationale Freud believed that most of human anxiety resided in
the unconscious mind. Thus, the royal road to understanding the self
, PSY 802 ASSIGNMENTS, DISCUSSIONS MODULE 1 TO 8
and its anxiety is through the unconscious mind. The doctoral learner
needs to be aware of this notion as it is the cornerstone for Freud's
development of talk theory, a technique still used in psychotherapy.
