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Freud's Theory of Psychosexual Development and Erikson's Theory of Psychosocial

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Freud's theory of psychosexual development and Erikson's theory of psychosocial development are two examples of psychoanalytic theories. Describe two similarities of the theories and two differences between them.


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Humanistic Approach

The Humanistic Approach in psychology emphasizes individual potential and stresses the importance of growth and self-actualization.

Subjective Nature

The characteristic of being grounded in or swayed by individual emotions, preferences, or viewpoints.

Self-concept

An individual's perception of themselves, including beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about one's abilities, appearance, and values.

Eysenck's Higher-order

A description of personality that is based on Eysenck’s hierarchical model of personality, focusing on higher-order traits such as extraversion, neuroticism, and psychoticism.

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