Psychodynamic Researchers

Question 1

freudian concepts are out of date (weakness) FREUD

Answer 1

he has admitted to speculative nature of his theory for example: ‘there is more delusion in my theory than i should like to admit’

Question 2

ineffective and harmful treatment (weakness) FREUD STRUPP

Answer 2

F-‘psychoanalysis wasn’t suitable for schizo patient because they lack insite
S- therapies can make patients worse by forcing them to face emotions they are unable to deal with

Question 3

inconsistent support for schizophrenic mothers (weakness) KASANIN

Answer 3

1934- found maternal overprotection 33/45 schizo cases therefore almost 1/3 of them didn’t have an overprotective mother. another inconsistency was that K knew the hypothesis therefore the research may have been biased.

Question 4

overlooks role of genetics (weakness) HESTON

Answer 4

adoption studies
10.6% od adoptees wit a biological mother (with schizo) also developed the disorder
0% in adoptees without a bio mother with schizo

Question 5

freudian consepts allow better understanding of disorder (strength)

Answer 5

historical importance in shaping psychological understanding of the disorder.
offers an alternative to purely bio explanations eg the role of family trauma and the unconscious mind in mental health