howdy larc,
Just wanted to make sure you knew - I truly enjoy talking about this *stuff* with you. Sometimes class is hard when it hits on a vulnerable subject - such as memory & how it works. It's still speculative in many aspects. It's like a person swaying back & forth continually - but trying to stay centered all the while.
My prof. was trying to get us to understand the difference between the terms
subconscious vs unconscious. We couldn't see it. Then he explained that when one *buys into* someone's theories (like Freud), one has to buy the
entire theory - which is hard to do, after more studies/research is done.
So, therefore, the next person will take the same concept (such as Freudian unconscious) and rename it to fit into the expanded theory. Therefore again, still accepting some of the general principles of what Freud put forth - but not all. Then taking that partially acceptable hypothosis(?) - and putting it forth with new information.
Until the next guy comes along.........
Thanks for the explanation on Freudian psychoanalysis - I've, then, never been to one of them. I always assumed (and that bit me on the butt) that the therapist knew more than I. In general, that worked. But it was mainly just talking every other week for 50 min. I got many insights and I could speak freely. Also, they knew how to *center* me again - which is of utmost importance. I came in with the crappy stuff - then we'd talk about it, put it into perspective, and ....'til next time. Worked.
waiting