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Assignment 2: Influence of the Unconscious

The discovery of the unconscious is typically attributed to Freud even though it has roots long before Freud was born. Freud was, however, influential in popularizing the unconscious. Freud and his followers maintained that much of what influences us is unconscious. The better we are able to discover these influences, the more we are able to moderate or change these influences in our behavior, thoughts, and emotions.

What implications does this have for morals and ethics? Address the issue of responsibility — for example, what implications does this have for acting-out or criminal behavior? What was Freud’s view of human nature? What role would this play in understanding the importance of therapy? How would Freud or a psychodynamic thinker evaluate the effectiveness of therapy?

The body of the paper should be between 3-5 pages, double-spaced 12-point, Times New Roman or Arial font, with 1-inch margins all around, and free from grammatical errors. You should also include a cover page and reference list in APA format.

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Described implications of unconscious and free will as they relate to ethical and moral behavior.

Described implications of responsibility as it relates to acting-out or criminal behavior.

Described Freud’s view of human nature.

Analyzed the impact of Freus’s view on understanding the importance of therapy.

Provided examples and supported position on the effectiveness of therapy.

Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Followed APA rules for attributing sources.

Total:

100