Pyc4804 personology Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

This is an summary of Viktor Frankl's theory, which can be considered an existential or person-centred theory. This summary examines Frankl's views on noogenic neurosis, freedom of will, the will to meaning, and the meaning of life. Sources are also provided. This document is for learning purposes only – to help you understand the theory, and to demonstrate how essay questions can be structured around this theory.

This is an essay on Abraham Maslow's self-actualization theory. This essay answers the question, "What are Maslow's views on optimal functioning and psychopathology?" This essay includes an introduction and conclusion, as well as sections that discuss optimal functioning, psychopathology, and sources. This document is for learning purposes only – to help you understand the theory, and to demonstrate how essay questions can be structured around this theory.

This document contains two section. The first section is a comparison between Beck's cognitive therapy (CT) and Ellis' rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). The second section is a comparison between cognitive behavioural therapy and psychoanalytic theory (Freud). This document is for learning purposes only – to help you understand the theory, and to demonstrate how essay questions can be structured around this theory.

This is an essay on Erik Erikson's epigenetic or ego psychological theory. This essay includes an introduction, contextual factors, the basic principles of development, the epigenetic stages of development, criticism of the theory, conclusion, and sources. This document is for learning purposes only – to help you understand the theory, and to demonstrate how essay questions can be structured around this theory.

This is an essay on Aaron Beck's Cognitive Therapy/Theory (CT). This essay includes an introduction, the basic tenets of CT, CT's theory of personality, Beck's view on psychopathology (abnormal behaviour), a conclusion, and sources. This document is for learning purposes only – to help you understand the theory, and to demonstrate how essay questions can be structured around this theory.

This is a 4-page essay on John Bowlby's Attachment Theory (also discussed under Object Relations Theory). This document is for learning purposes only – to help you understand the theory, and to demonstrate how essay questions can be structured around this theory.