Compare and contrast the ‘psychoanalytic’ and ‘humanist self-psychology’ approaches to personality. What are some strengths and weaknesses to both approaches? Why should a manager have knowledge about such approaches to personality?
What will be an ideal response?
A good answer will show a good understanding about the origins and major assumptions of the psychoanalytic approach (i.e. Freud’s notion of Id, ego, superego and the psychosexual stages of development); and of the humanist approach (essentially that the humanist approach seeks to develop positive self-concepts, rather than delving into the unconscious desires and lusts they are about bridging the gap between the ideal self and the actual self). A better student might notice that both are about suppressing negative feelings associated with who they want to be, and who they really are. An excellent answer will creatively and reflectively describe and justify why personality theory – even Freud’s – can help people manage people better (extra marks should be awarded for students that answer this part of the question beyond what is already stated in the textbook).
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