Theories of Psychoanalysis and Behaviorism



Theories of Psychoanalysis and Behaviorism

Introduction

Psychoanalysis and Behaviorism, are two opposing theories, are the main schools of psychology. This report shall be a parallel between the theoretical frameworks of behaviorism and psychoanalysis, highlighting its fundamental tenets. Finally, more explanation on this topic is developed through examples how the principles of these two theories reflected in everyday life.

Discussion

Behaviorism (derived from the English word "behavior") is a stream of scientific thought oriented objective study of behavior, i.e. everything that can be observable, measurable and quantifiable. It tries to explain what the fundamental mechanisms are of people from which man ...