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Pros of Freuds Psychoanalytic theory This theory has been able to explain aspects of the human personality and as such has led to more theories such as Erikson's theory on psychosocial studies that have helped many patients people receive some sort of care that has shown positive outcomes Also based on Freud s Psychoanalytic theory new theories arose allowing for new perspectives and critical thinking to work against mental illnesses from the early 1900s till now It also allowed professionals acknowledge that talking about problems with them could help mental illnesses such as Depression Freuds Psychoanalysis Theory continues to make important contributions to basic clinical understanding of adaptive and maladaptive psychological development and particularly to the understanding of depression anxiety and phobias that we can than begin a treatment Cons of Freuds Psychoanalytic theory Some cons about Freud s theory is that it overemphasized the unconscious mind sex aggression and childhood experiences Not that it is bad but you can t measure this scientifically and every single person is different so everyone can t be the same This theory depends on the person you re working with it s not the same for all of us Therefore it is criticized because it relies too much on the unconscious mind and sexual drive
