CRJ 308 week 4 DQ 1

Ashford 5: - Week 4 - Discussion 1

Id, Ego, and Superego

   As with personality theories, Freud’s theory and other psychoanalytic   theories may be difficult to test and prove in court. Analyze Freud’s theory   and discuss the impact that it has on the development of criminal behavior.   What roles do the Id, Ego, and Superego play in problematic behavior, and   what influence do defensive mechanisms have on the development of criminal   behavior?  Discuss the pros and cons of Freud’s theory and how you feel   it would hold up in court.
 

  Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims   with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources,   and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates’   posts by Day 7. Discuss your beliefs on the validity of Freud’s theory and   whether you agree with the pros and cons that your peer discussed.