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Discuss Freud's Contribution to the Psychodynamic Theory of Abnormal Behaviour

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Discuss Freud's contribution to the psychodynamic theory of abnormal behaviour. What are the differences between the traditional and contemporary psychodynamic theories?


Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A theory that predicts an individual's intention to engage in a behavior at a specific time and place, considering the attitude toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Subjective Norms

Individual beliefs about what significant people in their life think they should do, influencing their intentions and behaviors.

Social Psychological Theories

Theories developed within social psychology to explain how individual behavior and thought are influenced by social conditions and processes.

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