Psychodynamic Theory Vs Humanistic Theory
A) Behavior: I never expose my thighs or stomach at the beach or pool. Even though I wear a swimsuit, it is habitual for me to have a tank top and shorts on over my suit or a towel wrapped because I feel more comfortable doing so.
B) Theory: Psychodynamic Theory
C) Theory defined: The Psychodynamic Theory suggests mental or emotional behaviors that are acted upon within the unconscious level, developing from early childhood experiences.
D) How this theory explains the behavior: As a child growing up, I was always overweight for my age. I was continually battling sadness and depression because I was bullied and teased daily because of this. I was made to feel like less of a person by these peers that did not accept me the way I was and that did not consider my feelings. This experience took a toll on me because since I was always ridiculed I …show more content…
By doing so, we respond to and feel good about the happiness we provide those less fortunate and it benefits us as a family because it brings us closer together and more appreciative about life and less dependent on materialistic wants.
B) Theory: Humanistic Theory
C) Theory defined: The Humanistic Theory gives importance to the way we, as human beings, perceive ourselves and those around us, in a positive way.
D) How this theory explains the behavior: To be able to give back to the community and engaging in a selfless act places a larger meaning to my and my family’s life that material possessions could never replace. To be able to look among diverse faces with the same smile and see the gratitude in their faces makes life more purposeful. It brings out the positives and potential in our lives that can truly make a difference in the world we live in. Acts of kindness mold my children and others into caring individuals who value people and their differences without judgement or
B) Theory: Psychodynamic Theory
C) Theory defined: The Psychodynamic Theory suggests mental or emotional behaviors that are acted upon within the unconscious level, developing from early childhood experiences.
D) How this theory explains the behavior: As a child growing up, I was always overweight for my age. I was continually battling sadness and depression because I was bullied and teased daily because of this. I was made to feel like less of a person by these peers that did not accept me the way I was and that did not consider my feelings. This experience took a toll on me because since I was always ridiculed I …show more content…
By doing so, we respond to and feel good about the happiness we provide those less fortunate and it benefits us as a family because it brings us closer together and more appreciative about life and less dependent on materialistic wants.
B) Theory: Humanistic Theory
C) Theory defined: The Humanistic Theory gives importance to the way we, as human beings, perceive ourselves and those around us, in a positive way.
D) How this theory explains the behavior: To be able to give back to the community and engaging in a selfless act places a larger meaning to my and my family’s life that material possessions could never replace. To be able to look among diverse faces with the same smile and see the gratitude in their faces makes life more purposeful. It brings out the positives and potential in our lives that can truly make a difference in the world we live in. Acts of kindness mold my children and others into caring individuals who value people and their differences without judgement or