Neo-Freudianism Overview

Neo-Freudianism

Psychologists with modified views of Freud's psychoanalytical theory, emphasizing social and cultural influences.

Personality Development

Belief by Neo-Freudians that personality evolves throughout life, facing phase-specific challenges.

Alfred Adler

Focused on social interest and superiority striving to compensate for defects.

Carl Jung

Developed analytical psychology, emphasizing opposites, collective unconscious, and archetypes.

Karen Horney

Emphasized unconscious conflicts from inadequate rearing, criticized Freud's focus on sexual conflicts.

Erik Erickson

Studied with Freud, highlighted parent-child relationships, and 8 stages of personality development.

Social Interest

Adler's concept of humans being motivated by advancing others' welfare.

Striving for Superiority

Adler's belief in a general motive to compensate for defects and be competent.

Analytical Psychology

Jung's theory emphasizing opposites, collective unconscious, and archetypes.

Unconscious Conflicts

Horney's belief that conflicts arise from inadequate rearing, not just inborn motives.

Ego Crisis

Erickson's concept of crises at each life stage affecting identity development.

Trust vs Mistrust

Erickson's first psychosocial crisis in infancy, influencing trust development.

Autonomy vs Shame and Guilt

Erickson's crisis in early childhood, impacting independence and self-esteem.

Initiative vs Guilt

Erickson's crisis in preschool years, affecting goal setting and initiative.

Industry vs Inferiority

Erickson's crisis in middle childhood, influencing competence and self-worth.

Identity vs Role Confusion

Erickson's crisis in adolescence, shaping self-identity and direction.

Intimacy vs Isolation

Erickson's crisis in early adulthood, impacting relationships and intimacy.

Generativity vs Stagnation

Erickson's crisis in middle adulthood, influencing contribution and legacy.

Integrity vs Despair

Erickson's crisis in late adulthood, affecting acceptance and life reflection.