Psychodynamic Theory and Biopsychosocial Framework: Exploring Human Development and Health Factors

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Psychodynamic Theory
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Psychodynamic Theory
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The Psychodynamic theory of human development was formulated by Sigmund Freud
(1856-1939), and over the years, it has undergone various developments (Bornstein, Maracic &
Natoli, 2018). The psychodynamic theory includes all other psychological theories that believe
an individual's interaction of forces and drivers are the major determinants of human functioning,
specifically unconscious and between different personality structures (developments (Bornstein,
Maracic & Natoli, 2018). The basic assumptions of the psychodynamic theory are that the
primary source of human behavior arises from the unconscious mind. This has equated the
human mind to an iceberg, indicating that the apparat that one cannot see is the most important.
This means that one's past experiences will influence our decisions, motives, and feelings stored
in an individual's unconscious mind.
The psychodynamic theory is fascinating given that it helps to bring to light to impact of
one's childhood on adult mental health and personality. In addition, the psychodynamic theory
also tries to provide an in-depth analysis of the innate drives that influence one's behavior. This
indicates that the psychodynamic theory accounts for both sides of the nature versus nurture
debate. This means that the theory supports a child's experiences and relationships will influence
the future adult outcomes while also supporting how the unconscious mental processes that an
individual is born with influence their behavior, feelings, and thoughts. A perfect example is my
new outlook when starting a new relationship. I will always use the old relationships in weighing
a new relationship, which helps me understand the new relationship dynamic. The focus on using
the old relationship as a benchmark for the new relationship has made me sometimes make
inaccurate inferences based on experience. In addition, having grown up in an environment