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Psychoanalysis and Psychodynamic Theory
Details This course is an introduction to the nature, origins, and history of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. Although not a clinically based course, the course does address the psychoanalytic and psychotherapeutic strategies used to assist individuals with managing personal and inter- personal issues leading to improved mental health. Credit Hours 3. PreRequisites None coRequisites None Course Add-Ons Additional Material
Other PSY-802 Suggestions for Further Reading and Inquiry This document contains items that may be of personal or research interest but are not required for successful completion of this course. Some items may not be available in the GCU Library.
Other Discussion Forum Philosophy Review "Discussion Forum Philosophy" and use it to guide the completion of your participation in the Main Forum.
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Other DC Network Use the DC to: • Locate dissertation forms and templates. • Discuss dissertation topics and resources. • Connect to the scholarly community.
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Textbook Psychoanalysis Hadley, J. (Ed.). (2015). Psychoanalysis. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 9781308459325
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Topics
Topic 1: Historical and Philosophical Influences of Freud
Duration: 7 days
Description:
Topic Rationale Understanding the historical and philosophical influences of Freudian theory provides the doctoral learner with a common foundation of theory in the field of psychology and expands a common language with which to communicate with others in the psychology discipline. It is also meaningful to the doctoral learner to understand the basic components of the ego and the philosophic influences of ego development in order to better understand one's self and those with whom the learner comes in contact.
Objectives:
- Analyze components of psychotherapy using appropriate language.
- Analyze the philosophic influences of ego development.
Topic Material:
Textbook
- Psychoanalysis Read chapter 1.
Topic 2: Unconscious Mind and Dream Analysis
Duration: 7 days
Description:
Topic Rationale Freud believed that most of human anxiety resided in the unconscious mind. Thus, the royal road to understanding the self and its anxiety is through the unconscious mind. The doctoral learner needs to be aware of this notion as it is the cornerstone for Freud's development of talk theory, a technique still used in psychotherapy.
Objectives:
- Analyze the relationship between the unconscious mind and personal growth.
- Evaluate the modern-day use of techniques for accessing the unconscious mind.
Topic Material:
Textbook
- Psychoanalysis Read chapter 2.
Gradable Items Details Points Possible Assignment Annotated Bibliography and Outline
- The Unconscious Mind and Self- Development Synthesis is the process of creating a new idea by analyzing multiple disparate concepts or notions to discern the common thematic or
you believe is unique or important to recall? Are there specific statements made by the author that you wish to retain?
Construct an outline for a paper that will explain and synthesize the articles you read for this assignment with those you will read in Modules 3 and 4. The paper will require identification of themes common to the articles as well as a statement of the conclusions that can be drawn when the articles are taken together as a single entity. You will be writing the paper in the next assignment. Discussion Question
Module 2 DQ 1 According to your readings, what is the relationship between the unconscious mind and ego defense mechanisms? Why are these relationships important? What are two defense mechanisms that you recognize in someone you know well and that they use predominantly? Why do you think they use these defense mechanisms?
Discussion Question
Module 2 DQ 2 Freud placed significant emphasis on the importance of dreams and their interpretation as a means of accessing the unconscious mind in relation to self-discovery. Do you agree with Freud's view? Why or why not?
Participation 18.
Topic 3: Psychoanalytic Perspective on Gender and Sexuality
Duration: 7 days
Description:
Topic Rationale Freud asserted that the drive to reproduce, and, therefore, sexuality, is the primary motivation for human beings. This drive is established at a very early age. Therefore, understanding sexuality along with the related concept of gender identity will help the doctoral learner understand his or her self and those with whom he or she has contact.
Objectives:
- Analyze factors that influence sexuality and gender identity.
- Evaluate the modern-day applicability of Freud's theories of sexuality and gender identity.
Topic Material:
Textbook
- Psychoanalysis Read chapter 4.
Topic 4: Psychoanalytic Perspective on Developmental and Life Span Issues
Duration: 7 days
Description:
Topic Rationale Freud believed that during life, we encounter stages of development that assist or impede one's self-awareness and self- development. It is important for a doctoral learner to understand this, since it is the basis from which to address the question, "Am I healthy?"
Objectives:
- Analyze the stages of development described by Freud.
- Evaluate the modern-day applicability of Freud's stages of development.
Topic Material:
Textbook
- Psychoanalysis Read chapter 3.
Gradable Items Details Points Possible Assignment Synthesis Paper – The Unconscious Mind and Self-Development Synthesis is the act of creating something new from multiple existing entities. Synthesis of research, then, is creating a new idea from existing ideas. It is a process developed through time and practice. In this assignment, you will apply the synthesis process to the journal readings from the first four modules of this course. As you synthesize, remember that Freud and the Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic theory suggest that early stages of human development have a significant impact on our relationships and our Ego throughout the life span. This leads to the notion that manifested behavior is based on latent problems of the past. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
and Psychoanalytic theory suggest that early stages of human development have a significant impact on our relationships and our Ego throughout the life span. Discussion Question
Module 4 DQ 1 Freud suggests that difficulty in any stage of development can cause abnormal sexual behavior. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Discussion Question
Module 4 DQ 2 From the psychodynamic viewpoint, the presence of an uncaring mother or the absence of a mother could adversely affect one or more stages of lifespan development. From a modern-day vantage point with its wealth of research and resources, will the presence of an uncaring mother or the absence of a mother necessarily affect the interpersonal relationships of an individual later in life? Why or why not?
Participation 18.
Topic 5: Resistance, Transference, and Anxiety
Duration: 7 days
Description:
Topic Rationale While the notions of resistance, transference, and anxiety form the basis of the therapeutic relationship, they function in the same manner in daily life relationships. Therefore, it is significant for the doctoral learner to understand these concepts since both professional and personal relationships are rooted in these ideas.
Objectives:
- Analyze the notions of resistance, transference, and anxiety.
- Compare the therapeutic relationship with other relationships.
Topic Material:
Gradable Items Details Points Possible Assignment Annotated Bibliography and Outline - Neo-Freudianism Synthesis is the process of creating a new idea by analyzing multiple disparate concepts or notions to discern the common thematic or connecting principles among them. Synthesis of research is a process
learned through time and practice. In this assignment, you will engage in the first parts of the synthesis process: annotating and outlining. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Review the journal articles assigned in Modules 5 and 6 of this course. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. Refer to the resource, "Preparing Annotated Bibliographies," located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Directions: Provide an annotated bibliography (750-1,000 words total) of the assigned journal articles for Modules 5 and
- Including the following for each article:
The article citation and persistent link. These are provided above for you to paste into the assignment and are not included in the total word count. Be sure to verify the accuracy of the reference formatting as these can change during the insertion process. A written summary of the key concept(s) of the article. Why was the study done? What was the population studied? What did the researcher(s) conclude? What other information about this study do you believe is unique or important to recall? Are there specific statements
Topic Material:
Topic 7: Neo-Freudians Duration: 7 days
Description:
Topic Rationale Not everyone agreed with Freud. Splinter theorists disagreed to varying degrees. For the doctoral learner to adequately explore the field of psychology, it is important to understand how these splinter theorists brought a different perspective leading to the Behaviorist movement.
Objectives:
- Contrast Neo-Freudian and Freudian theories.
- Evaluate the modern-day applicability of Neo-Freudian theories.
Topic Material:
Textbook
- Psychoanalysis Read chapter 5.
Gradable Items Details Points Possible Assignment Synthesis Paper - Neo-Freudianism Synthesis is the act of creating something new from multiple existing entities. Synthesis of research, then, is creating a new idea from existing ideas. It is a process developed through time and practice. In this assignment, you will apply the synthesis process to the journal readings from modules 5-7. Keep in mind that Several of Freud’s early colleagues and supporters splintered away from his model for different reasons. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Refer to the annotated bibliography and outline you created in the Module 6 assignment along with any feedback from your instructor. Review the journal readings from Modules 5 and 6 of this course. You may wish to create annotations for the readings from Module 7 for use in the synthesis process. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning
the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.
Directions: Locate the annotated bibliography and outline you created in the Module 6 assignment. Using the outline you developed, the information from the annotated bibliography, and the feedback provided by your instructor, write a paper (2,000-2,250 words) that synthesizes all of the articles assigned in the Modules 5-7 of this course. Do that by including the following:
A statement of common themes addressed in each of the articles. A statement of the conclusions that can be drawn when the articles are taken together as a single entity. What is the overall message of the group of articles? Focus specifically on the key aspects of Freudian thought which caused these other theorists to distance themselves from Freud's views and influence. Consider also the major differences among themselves which caused them to diverge from one another. Discussion Question
Module 7 DQ 2 Carl Jung was a close compatriot of Freud for many years, and they developed a very strong relationship. A major theoretical disagreement between the two created a split in their relationship. Does this historical perspective validate or invalidate the modern-day applicability of Neo- Freudian theories? Explain.
Discussion Question
Module 7 DQ 1 6.
in the literature review section of your dissertation. General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:
Locate the assignment submission for "Literature Review Resources" from RES-811. You will be adding to this document to begin building a running literature review. It is strongly recommended that you engage in this activity throughout the duration of your program. Instructors will be scoring your submission based on the number of unique sources identified in the list submitted. Download the resource Literature Review Resources Tool (if needed) and use it to complete the assignment. Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center. Refer to the resource, "Preparing Annotated Bibliographies," located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.
Directions: Read at least 10 empirical articles in your general dissertation field that you have not read previously. In the "Literature Review Resources" document that you submitted in PSY-801, provide the following for each source that you are adding to the document:
The APA formatted citation. A brief annotation of the key points of the source. An indication of whether the source has been added to (Y) or excluded from (N) your RefWorks list.
Highlight the additions to the document so your instructor can readily identify them.
Discussion Question
Module 8 DQ 2 Focus on Research: Become familiar with GCU's Doctoral DNA website at www.gcu.edu/dna. What did you learn about your doctoral journey that you did not know before you visited the website? How will the doctoral DNA help you in preparation for your doctoral journey?
Discussion Question
Module 8 DQ 1 Freud's theory is often misunderstood and readily dismissed in the contemporary era. In your opinion, is psychodynamic/psychoanalytic psychotherapy an effective strategy in dealing with people with mental disorders? Why or why not. No research is necessary in this response, but a reasoned response that creates a logical path to the conclusion is expected.
Participation 18.
Grade Scale
Letter Grade
GPA Value Minimum Maximum Interpretation of Level of Performance A 97.0 100. A- 93.0 96. B+ 89.0 92. B 85.0 88. B- 81.0 84. C+ 78.0 80. C 76.0 77. F 0.0 75. I 0.0 0. W 0.0 0.
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