evaluation of the psychodynamic
approach
strengths of the psychodynamic approach - correct answer-1. usefulness in psychoanalysis
2. usefulness as it highlights importance of early childhood experiences
3. considers both nature and nurture
4. less reductionist
weaknesses of the psychodynamic approach - correct answer-1. not scientific
2. deterministic so ignores role of free will
3. reductionist viewpoint
a strength of the psychodynamic approach is that it is useful for helping to deal with mental
health issues. - correct answer-ideas put forward by freud have influenced therapies put
forward to treat mental disorders. freud was the first person to recognise that psychological
factors could be used to explain the physical symptoms of mental health issues. techniques
used during psychoanalysis have been widely used to help people overcome psychological
problems. there is evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of psychoanalysis as Lindgren
et al 2010 found a significantly reduced level of symptoms in patients with depression,
anxiety or low self esteem, after 18 months of psychodynamic therapy
a strength of the psychodynamic approach is that it highlights the importance of early
childhood experiences - correct answer-this is a strength because it emphasises the
importance of the first 3 years of a Childs life. this is considered the critical period in a Childs
development and will have an impact on future behaviour. if we are aware that maternal
deprivation leads to delinquency in the future, as proposed by bowlbys research, then
strategies can be put into place to lessen the effects of separation during this critical period.
one strength of the psychodynamic approach is that it takes into account both sides of the
nature nurture debate - correct answer-this is a strength as it means that it takes an
interactionist approach when explaining human behaviour. this means that the influence of
nature, the characteristics we are born with, are considered as well as the influence of
nurture, the traits developed through early childhood experiences, resulting in a more
through explanation of behaviour. for example, freud claims that the adult personality is the
result of our innate drives and childhood experiences -our nature and nurture.
a strength of the psychodynamic approach is that it is less reductionist, as Freuds
explanations take into account the complexity of human behaviour - correct answer-this is
because the approach recognises the human behaviour is influenced by various factors
which cannot be separated. this is a strength as it means the psychodynamic approach,
unlike other approaches, does not adopt a narrow view of human behaviour by reducing
explanations to one factor alone. for example, psychoanalysis uses numerous techniques to
reveal deeper meaning behind behaviour and recognises that understanding behaviour is a
lengthy process
approach
strengths of the psychodynamic approach - correct answer-1. usefulness in psychoanalysis
2. usefulness as it highlights importance of early childhood experiences
3. considers both nature and nurture
4. less reductionist
weaknesses of the psychodynamic approach - correct answer-1. not scientific
2. deterministic so ignores role of free will
3. reductionist viewpoint
a strength of the psychodynamic approach is that it is useful for helping to deal with mental
health issues. - correct answer-ideas put forward by freud have influenced therapies put
forward to treat mental disorders. freud was the first person to recognise that psychological
factors could be used to explain the physical symptoms of mental health issues. techniques
used during psychoanalysis have been widely used to help people overcome psychological
problems. there is evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of psychoanalysis as Lindgren
et al 2010 found a significantly reduced level of symptoms in patients with depression,
anxiety or low self esteem, after 18 months of psychodynamic therapy
a strength of the psychodynamic approach is that it highlights the importance of early
childhood experiences - correct answer-this is a strength because it emphasises the
importance of the first 3 years of a Childs life. this is considered the critical period in a Childs
development and will have an impact on future behaviour. if we are aware that maternal
deprivation leads to delinquency in the future, as proposed by bowlbys research, then
strategies can be put into place to lessen the effects of separation during this critical period.
one strength of the psychodynamic approach is that it takes into account both sides of the
nature nurture debate - correct answer-this is a strength as it means that it takes an
interactionist approach when explaining human behaviour. this means that the influence of
nature, the characteristics we are born with, are considered as well as the influence of
nurture, the traits developed through early childhood experiences, resulting in a more
through explanation of behaviour. for example, freud claims that the adult personality is the
result of our innate drives and childhood experiences -our nature and nurture.
a strength of the psychodynamic approach is that it is less reductionist, as Freuds
explanations take into account the complexity of human behaviour - correct answer-this is
because the approach recognises the human behaviour is influenced by various factors
which cannot be separated. this is a strength as it means the psychodynamic approach,
unlike other approaches, does not adopt a narrow view of human behaviour by reducing
explanations to one factor alone. for example, psychoanalysis uses numerous techniques to
reveal deeper meaning behind behaviour and recognises that understanding behaviour is a
lengthy process
