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The three types of theories I chose are Behaviorism, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic. I chose these three because they intrigue me the most. Psychodynamic psychology was one of the first types of theories created. The first studies were published by Sigmund Freud in 1895. The next one out of these three created was Behaviorism. In 1913 John Watson presents behavioristic views. Last was Humanistic psychology created in 1943 when Abraham Maslow publishes "A Theory of Human Motivation." (Coon, 2006, pg. 22)

The basic idea behind psychodynamic views is behavior directed by forces within ones personality, often hidden or unconscious. It emphasizes internal impulses, desires, and conflicts mostly that are unconscious. The behavioristic view is behavior shaped and controlled by ones environment. It emphasizes the study of observable behavior and effects of learning. The humanistic view is behavior guided by ones self-image, subjective perceptions of the world by needs for personal growth.......

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