Psychology: Freud vs Skinner. The application of theorists in clinical practice.

PYSCHOLOGY: ASSESSMENT PART 1 APRIL 2004 A. There are different models and theories of the psychological model of mind. But among these all, I preferred Freud's theory the most. Sigmund Freud's theories of personality are the best known of all psychological theories and the most controversial as well. It was Freud who asserted that "reason does not rule behavior". It was his supposition that unconscious psychological forces were a strong force affecting individual thought and behavior. He …

…can better understand what level or state of mind a person is in. Psychologists can provide better diagnoses and offer advises and/or information with regards to ideas such as how to better control libidos, anger management, emotion control etc. SOURCES: Bethel, Jonathan. Psychological Models - Freud. 2004. 1stHolistic.com. April 15, 2004. <http://1stholistic.com/Reading/liv_eclectic-paths-part-2-Fraud.htm> Operant Conditioning. April 15, 2004. <http://tip.psychology.org/skinner.html>