An Extract from Part Two
| The second year of the course looks at the fundamental theories of Jung, Freud, Fromm, Adler and Maslow.
It is interesting to see how each of these men worked in their own way to arrive at the same conclusion. They were all suggesting, in their own ways, how each one of us can live a balanced and healthy life. Jung worked towards the self being in harmony. Freud advocated that successful completion of the five psychosexual stages was necessary. Adler's theory was based on the premise that we all have an inferiorty complex and we need to compensate positively by a change in our style of life. Fromm's productive character resulted in the person functioning as a complete adult. Maslow's final stage was called self actualisation. This is when an individual can make the most of their character and enjoy a healthy and balanced personality. So, why study all these different methods if they come out with the same conclusion? In order to learn and become familiar with the deeper workings and behaviour patterns of the individual writer, the student needs to be shown and work with different methods. Jung's theories may appeal to one type of student, whereas Adler might be easier to understand for another student. Choice and variety are important. It helps to give understanding and also plenty of time to practise tackling the different ways of getting to the core of the character. |
| lesson content for Part 3 | lesson content for Part 2 |
| extract from lesson content for Part 3 | return to study choices |