Conversation between Sigmund and Anna Freud
Sigmund and Anna Freud are famous psychology theorists who contributed to the field by finding and developing psychoanalysis. Anna was the sixth and last child of Sigmund, who decided to follow his father’s path of psychoanalysis. She contributed more to child psychoanalysis. Below is a hypothetical conversation that took place between them:
Anna: Good afternoon, dad, how is work. I have been working on an idea on child psychoanalysis, and I believe you can help me develop it further.
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Sigmund: Good afternoon to you, I can only imagine your passion for making children’s health better. I am here for you. Let us discuss psychology!
Anna: I took a keen interest in your explanation of the psychosexual development stages and how libido contributes to their pleasure-seeking behavior at each stage. Upon completion of the five steps, one becomes a fully developed adult.
Sigmund: The stages, yes, do not forget that there is this element of fixation where the development at one point may be considered incomplete or unresolved.
Anna: How can I forget that and you never tire of talking about my eating habits (They both laugh). Now, I am thinking of developing your ideas on child psychoanalysis further by focusing on how to best analyze and get children involved in their mental healthcare.
Sigmund: I am listening.
Anna: I believe that we should consider full analysis only for children above the latency period. This approach will help us in supporting their development stages and avoiding unwanted instances of neurosis.
Sigmund: This is a great idea. I have never given this a great thought before. It could be a breakthrough in childhood psychological care. You know how it could be difficult to handle child patients because of low or poor response abilities.
Anna: I have worked with children a lot and assure you that the best approach would be to establish that element of trust and friendship first. The therapeutic alliance will follow to make the encounter more productive.
Sigmund: We can develop a theory out of this idea and contribute further to the psychoanalysis of children. Let us get to work.
Anna: Thank you, dad, we shall discuss further on our findings. Have a great evening!
Conversation between Montessori and Vygotsky
Montessori and Vygotsky are two psychologists who contributed to the field by explaining different concepts of child development. The two had different explanations for seemingly similar elements. Montessori considered child development as a sequence of events that are programmed and rolled out in stages provided that the environment is sufficient. Vygotsky believed that children learn better in teams by interacting with one another. Below is a potential that could have happened when the two met in Italy.
Vygotsky: (Observing children playing outside thorough the window) Look at the little creatures! In a few years, they will be all grown and become intelligent human beings.
Montessori: Hmm, my mother used to describe children as innocent human beings with all of their potentials before them. She would talk much about the role of parents in supporting children’s development into responsible adults.
Vygotsky: Sure, this is why I consider social interaction as an important developmental tool. The little ones are playing their hearts out, and by the end of the day, each shall have learned a new thing.
Montessori: You are right! You ever thought about how children get to hear and master these trending songs and sporting events before us? Some of them can sing a whole song verse of a song that was released yesterday.
Vygotsky: Whenever they are out playing, their teams become their family, and each one tends to learn from one another. I developed my sociocultural theory from this fact.
Montessori: What about environmental influence? As parents, we need to prepare the right developmental environment. I believe that we can have some degree of influence on their development.
Vygotsky: Sure, I have to confess I admire your work and contribution to the field. Parents and other stakeholders must start by putting all the conditions right, and the rest will follow.
Conversation between Pavlov and Steiner
Ivan Pavlov and Steiner are two theorists who contributed to the field of education by explaining the learning process. Pavlov’s theory was based on a conditioned response, as seen in dogs, while Steiner explained the Waldorf Education, whose aim was to create all-rounded students. Here is a historically possible conversation between the two:
Pavlov: Hello, brother, I appreciate your contribution to the field of education. The changes are rolling fast before our eyes, and we have to prepare. What do you have in mind?
Steiner: I am doing fine. Your dedication to a better education is unmatched. We are lucky to have you in this field. We owe it to the world to prepare students who will be quick at coping up with the changes. The world will remember us for it.
Steiner: I have been thinking about a new approach to education and changing the school systems to accommodate all types of students.
Pavlov: How do we go about it?
Steiner: We have been concentrating too much on academic literacy and general skills, forgetting that education should be the number one contributor to the economy. What about if we start preparing the children right from their early stages at school?
Pavlov: I also believe that having a blend of theory and practical skills should be the way to go.
Steiner: Exactly, I have been working on a theory for some time. Curriculums should be broad enough to incorporate academics, music, art, and physical education. Also, a holistic approach will help in developing individuals instead of group learning.
Pavlov: Great! You are always ahead, and this is why the industry chose you (both laugh). You have my support.
Steiner: Thank you .
