Compare and Contrast Classical Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

question 90

Essay

Compare and contrast classical psychoanalysis and psychodynamic psychotherapy.Note the criticisms of classical psychoanalysis and explain why it is more of historical than of current interest.

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Definitions:

Major Organs

Essential organs in the body that perform vital functions necessary for survival, such as the heart, brain, liver, and kidneys.

Highly Active Fetuses

Fetuses that display above-average movement levels within the womb, which could indicate health and vitality.

Critical Periods

Specific times during development when certain skills or abilities are most easily learned, and the brain is especially sensitive to external influences.

Teratogen

Any agent that can disturb the development of an embryo or fetus, which may cause a birth defect.