lassical psychoanalysis makes at least five core assumptions about persons (Brenner 1973; Arlow, 1984): (1) topographical, (2) genetic, (3) dynamic, (4) structural and (5) economic. The topographical supposition explains three levels of consciousness. The concept of genetic assumption explains how the experiences we have today which trouble us in relationships with others stem from unresolved conflict in our childhood Dynamic assumption capitalizes two important human drives which consist of libido and death. These are the motivation for the attachment and separation behavior. Both drives can be explained as intrapsychic, interpersonal, or societal levels. Life and death instincts are at the center of what drives the behaviors of humans. The structural assumption explains the Id, ego, and superego as thoroughly explained in previous paragraphs. Lastly, the economic assumption, certain amounts of energy is introduced into the psychic system in the form of the basic drives humans have. This explains how instinctual energy became psychic energy which was never thoroughly explained by Freud. “Since unconscious material influences all behavior, the deeper contents of the mind must be explored at some level to achieve any significant measure of health and wholeness (Jones & Butman, . pg 101).” …show more content…
Whether the development is healthy or unhealthy experiences all reflect the pertinent tasks were accomplished. The stages are described by the area in the body where the gratifications of libidinal impulses are focused. The stages consist of the anal stage, phallic stages, latency stage, and the genital stage. The model of personality has empirical value. Unfortunately, at the same time the theory lacks precision and