Humanistic approach argues that free will is a key component of human nature.

 

1. Freud has often been disparaged both publicly and in the psychological community.  Convince me that he wasn't as far out there as his critics seem to think.  Use plenty of examples to illustrate.
2. In contrast to Freud, the humanistic approach argues that free will is a key component of human nature.  Who do you think is right?  Justify your position with plenty of examples and illustrations.

 

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Psychology is often a battleground between the "depths" of the unconscious and the "heights" of human potential. To understand why Freud remains relevant and how the Humanistic perspective offers a vital alternative, we have to look at how they both attempt to solve the riddle of human behavior.Psychology is often a battleground between the "depths" of the unconscious and the "heights" of human potential. To understand why Freud remains relevant and how the Humanistic perspective offers a vital alternative, we have to look at how they both attempt to solve the riddle of human behavior.

Critics often dismiss Sigmund Freud by focusing on his more provocative theories (like the Oedipus Complex), but this ignores the fact that he essentially "invented" the modern concept of the mind. To see why he wasn't as "far out" as people think, we need to look at the practical concepts that still dominate psychology and daily life today.