3. Foundations: Freud

Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 110)This lecture introduces students to the theories of Sigmund Freud, including a brief biographical description and his contributions to the field of psychology. The limitations of his theories of psychoanalysis are covered in detail, as well as the ways in which his conception of the unconscious mind still operate in mainstream psychology today.00:00 - Chapter 1. Sigmund Freud in a Historical Context06:51 - Chapter 2. Unconscious Motivation: The Id, Ego and Superego13:45 - Chapter 3. Personality Development and Psychosexual Development20:32 - Chapter 4. Defense Mechanisms, the Aims of Psychoanalysis, Dreams29:11 - Chapter 5. Question and Answer on Freud's Theories32:55 - Chapter 6. Controversies and Criticisms on Freud's Theories42:10 - Chapter 7. Examples of the Unconscious in Modern Psychology51:55 - Chapter 8. Further Question and Answer on FreudComplete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.eduThis course was recorded in Spring 2007. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices