Psychodynamic theory is a developmental theory based on the premise that early experiences and fantasy combine to create people's internal world, says Howard, and though that internal world can change through later experience, its conflicts and deficits have a powerful effect on how people experience and negotiate their lives.
The second edition of "OPD-CA-2 Operationalized
Psychodynamic Diagnosis in Childhood and Adolescence", originally published in German, has now been translated into English.
When applying the concepts of
psychodynamic theory to the understanding of criminal behaviour, one could argue that it results from unresolved mental and internal conflicts (Colarusso & Nemiroff, 2013).
Without the capacity to look within--distinct from intelligence--a patient could struggle with the
psychodynamic approach and could benefit from a more supportive form of psychotherapy.
With regard to the theoretical approach, half of the sample was identified as psychoanalysts, followed by
psychodynamic therapists (28%), behaviorists (20%) and humanists (12%).
I recommend it for the general public as well as for freshmen college students, especially those studying psychology An experienced clinician, however, probably would find the book interesting but lacking in
psychodynamic depth and understanding.
Contrary to her believe, Maddux found that psychotherapy - both cognitive-behavioural and
psychodynamic therapy - helped the depressive personality types as much as those without the disposition.
Two chapters update content on
psychodynamic theory and race and gender.
Wilson wrote several books including: The Developmental Psychology of the Black Child (NY: Africana Research Publications, 1978), The Falsification of Afrikan Consciousness: Eurocentric History, Psychiatry and the Politics of White Supremacy (NY: Afrikan World Info Systems, 1993), Awakening the Natural Genius of Black Children (NY: Afrikan World Info Systems, 1992), Black-on-Black Violence: The
Psychodynamic of Black Self Annihilation in Service of White Domination (NY: Afrikan World Info Systems, 1990), Understanding Black Male Adolescent Violence: Its Prevention and Remediation (NY: Afrikan World Info Systems, 1992), and Blueprint for Black Power: A Moral, Political and Economic Imperative for the Twenty-First Century (NY: Afrikan World Info Systems, 1998).
Introduction to psychotherapy; an outline of
psychodynamic principles and practice, 4th ed.
Contemporary
psychodynamic (1) scholars and practitioners have recently proffered another nosology, the
Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM; PDM Task Force, 2006).
Two cases of simple phobia demonstrate the inadequacies of both behavioral and
psychodynamic theories.
