2006-02-01
Freud was right. . . about the origins of abnormal behavior
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Journal of Child and Family Studies , Volume 15 - Issue 1 p. 1- 12
Freud's psychodynamic theory is predominantly based on case histories of patients who displayed abnormal behavior. From a scientific point of view, Freud's analyses of these cases are unacceptable because the key concepts of his theory cannot be tested empirically. However, in one respect, Freud was totally right: most forms of abnormal behavior originate in childhood. In this paper various factors are discussed that play a role in the etiology of abnormal behavior in children and adolescents. Furthermore, problems are signaled that hinder effective interventions for disordered youths.
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doi.org/10.1007/s10826-005-9006-9, hdl.handle.net/1765/63389 | |
Journal of Child and Family Studies | |
Organisation | Department of Psychology |
Muris, P. (2006). Freud was right. . . about the origins of abnormal behavior. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 15(1), 1–12. doi:10.1007/s10826-005-9006-9 |