Write a letter to Sigmund Freud

Assignment 2: Letter to Freud

In this assignment you are to write a letter to Sigmund
Freud critiquing three of the most important concepts in his theory. You
will need to include at least two reliable outside
sources in your critique of Freud’s concepts. Scholarly sources are
preferred and can be found through AUO’s Library.  Additional,
non-scholarly sources from reputable Web and print sources are also
acceptable. For reputable Web sources, look for .org, .net, or .edu
sites as opposed to .com sites. Please do not use Wikipedia.

The three concepts you will be critiquing are the:

• Unconscious
• Psychosexual stages of development
• Structure of personality

Begin your letter with a paragraph introducing yourself.

Each of the three issues should serve as a separate heading in your letter. Under each heading, include at least:

• One substantive paragraph summarizing the concept clearly and thoroughly as Freud might explain it.
• 1-2 paragraphs,  critiquing the concept. Explain
  what you think is valid or invalid about his understanding of this
  concept. You are welcome to agree or disagree with his views but it is
  important that you attempt to bring in relevant and current research to
  substantiate your agreement or disagreement. This should be an
  objective critique of some of Freud’s concepts versus simply an opinion
  paper.

Follow this procedure for EACH of the three concepts mentioned above.

Conclude your letter with a paragraph summarizing your key points.

After completing the letter, include a paragraph or two
explaining how Freud’s concept of the unconscious might be effectively
used by a psychoanalytic therapist practicing today. Explain at least
two techniques that might be used and the expected outcome of these
techniques. 

Submit your response to the M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox by December, 30 2014. Your paper should be at least 1200 words in length, follow APA style for attributing sources, and include a reference page.