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Please provide an aside or constructive feedback to the following two discussions. Do you agree with the analysis presented? Why? Do you have some additional thoughts on the topic? Share them. When providing your feedback present the logic behind it. Discussion 1 a. The theorists that I understood was Carl Rogers. He had a self-developed approach to psychology. He believed that as people grow that they grow to better and enhance themselves. He also believed that in order for a person to grow then they need an environment that provides them with genuineness, openness, self-disclosure, acceptance, and empathy.(McLeod, 2014). Rogers believe that we behave the way that we do based on how we view and perceive things. Rogers is a firm believer that we humans have strength and we are able to control our self and our behavior. Rogers believed that we all will develop in different ways depending on our personality. He also believes that if a person does not succeed that it is because they have a poor self concept and poor self image. Rogers believe that all people are good and have the capability to do anything they wish. b. Compared to Rogers Freud believed that humans personality is developed based on 3 components of the mind id, ego, superego. For example, id is when you see something such as a shirt you like and you immediately turn around and say I want that shirt. According to Freud super ego is when you are able to tell right from wrong and make decisions based off of it. Freud believed that we learn super ego from our culture. Freud believes that ego is the rational pragmatic part of our personality.(Luemen n.d.). Discussion 2 a. Many students begin their studies of psychology with limited understanding that a wide variety of personality theories rapidly developed after Freud set the stage. Which of the theorists introduced this week did you find most interesting? What specific elements of their approach to personality, or from their theory, did you find relatable (i.e., easily made sense)? Erich Fromm was a German psychoanalyst and social psychologist (Allen, 2016). Fromm is widely known for challenging Sigmund Freud’s theories and Fromm’s development of the concept that freedom is a fundamental aspect of human nature (Allen, 2016). Fromm’s theory of personality was based primarily on two different needs that humans have, the need for freedom and the need for belonging (Allen, 2016). One of the specific elements of Erich Fromm’s approach that I found to most interesting and easily understood was his frame of orientation and object devotion. The frame of orientation is essentially a cognitive map that people need that helps them to organize and understand aspects of the world around them, so they are able to rationally make sense of things (Allen, 2016). The object of devotion is a goal that gives someone a position in the world and meaning to their lives and provides direction (Allen, 2016). I found the frame of orientation and object devotion to be an interesting part of his theories because of how he believed that both things come together and form a union of the person and their life circumstances. b. In your own words, compare and contrast Freud’s theory with the Neo-Freudian theorist(s) you selected for this discussion post. Explain their similarities and differences. Freud and Fromm’s approach and theories differed significantly from each other. Freud also believed that our personality develops based on innate tendencies ad our unconscious desires, while Fromm believed that our personalities develop based on our social interactions (Allen, 2016). Another major difference between Freud and Fromm’s beliefs was that Fromm reject Freud’s theory of the id, ego, and superego, and did not support Freud’s developmental stages (Allen, 2016). Fromm believed that our personalities could develop and change into adulthood, where Freud believed that the first five years of life determined our personality (Allen, 2016). Fromm also rejected Freud’s ideas like the Oedipus complex, the libido theory, and our life-death instincts. Freud and Fromm had many differences, but they did share some beliefs. Fromm accepted Freud’s beliefs about the importance of our biological drives, unconscious drives, repression, and defense mechanisms (Allen, 2016). Reference: Bem P. Allen. (2016). Personality Theories : Development, Growth, and Diversity: Vol. Fifth edition. Psychology Press.