Freudian psychoanalysis and sociobiology: A synthesis

Gary K. Leak; Steven B. Christopher

doi:10.1037/0003-066X.37.3.313

Freudian psychoanalysis and sociobiology: A synthesis

Gary K. Leak, Steven B. Christopher

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Argues that the descriptions of human behavior offered by Freudian psychoanalysis correspond remarkably well to the predictions generated by the sociobiological application of modern evolutionary theory. The 2 paradigms are most parallel respecting the descriptions of behavior they deduce, while some important divergences occur regarding the hypothesized mediating mechanisms. Sociobiological treatment of Freudian constructs results in a view of the origins and worth of these descriptive notions based on currently acceptable scientific theory and empirical fact. (40 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	313-322
Number of pages	10
Journal	American Psychologist
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.37.3.313
State	Published - Mar 1 1982

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Leak, G. K., & Christopher, S. B. (1982). Freudian psychoanalysis and sociobiology: A synthesis. American Psychologist, 37(3), 313-322. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.37.3.313

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