WK2 Assignment

UOP PSY/250 Week 2 Worksheet | Dr. Ellingford

Psychoanalytic Social Theory & the theory of Psychosocial Development

Part I. Summary of Theories

1. Summarize the Psychoanalytic Social Theory (Ch. 6 – Karen Horney). Write 90+ words in complete sentences.)

2. Summarize the theory of Psychosocial Development (Ch. 7 – Erik Erikson). Write 90+ words in complete sentences.

Part II. Comparison of Theories

Compare the similarities and differences between the two theories. Provide at least 2+ similarities and 2+ differences. Write 175+ words in complete sentences.

· [Example: They are the same because both agree/ support/ believe ________.]

· [Example: They are different because one says X while the other believes Y.]

Part III. The Value of Erikson & Horney’s Theories in a Book

Write an explanation of why you personally think we need books in real life on the topic of personality that discuss Horney’s and Erikson’s theories. (Write 175+ words in complete sentences.)