Freud's Seduction Theory & Dora

Abstract: This 6 page paper discusses Freud's Seduction Theory, which had to do with childhood sexual experiences. Freud was initially convinced that traumatic sexual experiences during childhood led to either hysteria or obsession-compulsion, depending on whether or not the child had been seduced to become a participant in these experiences. He later abandoned this theory. His reasons for doing so are reported. Then, the case of Dora is considered in terms of Seduction Theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Subcatagory: History Of Psychology /Psychology Theorists & Theories

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