2 studies linking to psychodynamic perspective

Question 1

Freud-Little Hans

Answer 1

Psychodynamic because of way in which Freud’s theory of psychosexual development (Oedipus complex) is drawn upon to explain Hans’ phobias and fantasies.
Psychodynamic focuses on how unconscious mind influences behaviour.
Freud’s oedipus complex is part of unconscious mind.

Question 2

Hancock- Language of psychopaths

Answer 2

The study is not psychodynamic in itself- makes repeated references to concepts drawn upon psychodynamic ideas throughout- ego development, ‘psychological distancing’, basic and thrill-seeking drives and language use being beyond conscious control.
These ideas could be drawn out and explicitly related to psychodynamic perspective.