weakness 1

• what is the first weakness?

  Freuds theory is determinist
• what is the opening sentence of this argument? (P)

  One weakness of the psychodynamic approach is that is it determinist
• what did Freud say determined adult behaviour?

  childhood experiences
• what did Freud claim adult personality was a result of?

  the psychosexual stages every child has to pass through
• what does overindulgence/frustration in any stage lead to?

  fixation on that stage & predictable adult personality characteristics
• why is this a determinist viewpoint?

  it sees our personality as determined by forces we cannot change or have no choice about
• what is the linking sentence for this argument?

  therefore, this is a weakness because we can change the way we behave if we want to. determinist viewpoint = give many ppl excuse for behaviour (i cant help the way i am) or excuse from criminal behaviour (its not my fault) = implies ppl aren't responsible for behaviour & ignores ppl free will