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An 9 page paper that discusses the many differences between these two approaches and the few commonalties. Each approach is defined and explained, psychodynamic beginning with Freud's theories and tracing behaviorist approaches from Pavlov to Watson and Skinner. The emphases, foci and major premises of the approaches are presented with comments regarding their differences. A brief outline of the procedures in each type of therapeutic setting is provided with the commonalties and differences pointed out. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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referred to as classical psychoanalysis, is still in common practice today, there have been many changes in the field (Surgeon General, 2002). The numerous variations to Freuds theories include
interpersonal psychology, object relations theory, ego psychology and self-psychology, all of which are classified under the general umbrella of psychodynamic therapeutic approaches (Surgeon General, 2002). Classical and other psychodynamic approaches
all have a number of concepts in common, such as an emphasis on role of the past in shaping the present, a belief in the unconscious, (Surgeon General, 2002). Due
to these common concepts, it is important to gain an understanding of Freuds theories, such as his belief that one can only understand a persons present condition if one understands
that persons past and that there are any number of things that influence a persons behavior that the person is not aware of (Surgeon General, 2002). People act in ways
they cannot explain but these behaviors are very often linked directly to past experiences (Surgeon General, 2002). One of the emphases in psychodynamic therapies is to make the unconscious conscious
and to help the patient understand that they can correct actions and feelings by understanding the past experiences (Surgeon General, 2002). There is an emphasis on self-understanding that is founded
on the premise that the more one understands himself or herself, the better able they are of making changes (Surgeon General, 2002). Behaviorism has its beginning roots in Pavolvs stimulus/reflex
work with dogs salivating at the ring of a bell in 1902. Pavlov concluded that an animal can be trained to respond in a certain way based on a stimulus.
The next major work in behaviorism was that of Thorndike with his publication, Law of Effect, in 1943 (Staddon, 1995). In discussing learning and the human mind, Thorndike said than
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