Discuss Erikson’s reasoning for moving beyond Freud’s originology
Tonic Paper
Discuss Erikson’s reasoning for moving beyond Freud’s originology (explaining development in terms of origins) in order to formulate an epigenetic approach in which each new stage of development incorporates – in expanded and enriched forums – all the previous stages.
Discuss the strengths and limitations of this approach of the social self in a cultural context. Submit a 4-5 page paper (excluding the cover sheet and reference page) which includes a detailed discussion of the topic, and its relevance to you in the field.
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Grading Criteria
Content CriteriaTotal: 4
Content must include an analysis and explanation of Erikson’s reasoning for moving beyond Freud’s originology (explaining development in terms of origins) in order to formulate an epigenetic approach in which each new stage of development incorporates – in expanded and enriched forums – all the previous stages.
An additional analysis of the strengths and limitations of the social self in a cultural context should also be included.
Paper must be 4-5 pages (excluding the cover sheet and reference page)
Writing and Organization CriteriaTotal: 1
Writing style is clear and concise.
Tone is academic and appropriate for the content and assignment.
Thesis statement is clearly articulated.
Structure is logical, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Flow is maintained by effective transitions.
Rules of grammar, punctuation, and spelling are followed.
Adherence to APA formatting requirements is evident.
Research CriteriaTotal: 1
Sources are credible (preferably peer-reviewed), varied, relevant, and current (published within past five years); use of seminal work (e.g. Freud) is encouraged.
Sources inform analysis, evaluation, problem-solving and decision-making.
Includes required number of professional/scholarly sources.
Addresses ethical considerations in research when appropriate.
Style CriteriaTotal: 1
The paper is in the appropriate APA format used by the institution/program (e.g. the 6th edition).
The paper is double-spaced and in the appropriate length required by the assignment
The paper includes an APA style cover page.
The paper includes an Abstract that is formatted to support the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper properly uses headings, font styles, and white space as outlined in the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
The paper includes an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
The paper addresses the topic of the paper with critical thought.
The paper concludes with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Citations of original works within the body of the paper follow the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition) guidelines.
The paper includes a References Page that is completed according to the appropriate version of APA Publication Manual (e.g. 6th edition).
Total Possible PointsTotal: 7
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Resources
Required Resources
Lecci, L.B. & Magnavita, J.J. (2013). Personality Theories: A Scientific Approach. San Diego: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
- Chapter 1: The Science of Personality
Lombardo, G.P, & Foschi, R. (2003). The concept of personality in 19th-century French and 20th-century American psychology. History of Psychology 6(2), 123-142.
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Resources
Required Resources
Lecci, L.B. & Magnavita, J.J. (2013). Personality Theories: A Scientific Approach. San Diego: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
- Chapter 3: Contemporary Psychodynamic Models of Personality
- Chapter 7: Interpersonal Models of Personality
- Chapter 9: Self-Psychology: Humanistic/Existential Models of Personality
Fromm, E. (1957). The Authoritarian Personality. Deutsche Universitätszeitung, Band 12 (pp. 3-4) retrieved from http://www.marxists.org/archive/fromm/works/1957/authoritarian.htm (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Erikson, 1968 The Life Cycle: Epigenesis of Identity retrieved from http://www.scribd.com/doc/20785898/The-Life-Cycle-Epigenesis-of-Identity (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Waugaman, Richard M. Psychiatry: Interpersonal & Biological Processes. Spring2012, Vol. 75 Issue 1, p26-31. 6p. DOI: 10.1521/psyc.2012.75.1.26. , Database: Academic Search Premier on ehost.
Zepf, S. (2010) The psychoanalytic process and Freud’s concepts of transference and transference neurosis. Psychoanalytic Psychology 27(1), 55-73. (EBSCOhost PsycArticles AN: 2010-02548-006).
Transactional Analysis 1: ego states & basic transactions – YouTube clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKNyFSLJy6o (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Erich Fromm Interview Excerpt– YouTube clip https://youtu.be/OTu0qJG0NfU (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
Eric Berne and Transactional Analysis http://www.ericberne.com/transactional-analysis/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.