Identify at least one contributor to each of the four theoretical approaches in clinical psychology, along with his or her

specific theories or views about human behavior. Psychodynamic Approach: Although Sigmund Freud is considered to be the father of the psychodynamic approach and his contributions are not to be ignored, I believe those who took his concepts and expanded on them made very important contributions !he group of "ames #asterson, $tto %ernburg, and &ein' %ohut developed some very important contributions that expanded the psychodynamic approach !he theory they developed is called ob(ect relations !heorists that support ob(ect relations believe infants are more interested in seeking ob(ects than seeking pleasure #other is the key in this theory and she is the one that provides the foundation that develops the individual)s sense of self #other also is key in the development of psychological functioning when it comes to future relationships *ehavior and +ognitive,*ehavioral approach: * F Skinner)s approach states that all behavior can be understood with a functional analysis of antecedents, behavior, and conse-uences !herefore all behavior is learned and developed through his or her environments !he use of reinforcements is also important in behavioral development !herefore if inappropriate behavior is punished and not reinforced the behavior will diminish !he &umanistic Approach: !he +lient,+entered Perspective of +arl .ogers includes active listening, empathy, and a unconditional positive goal to understand and help others !hese important components give the individual the necessary feelings of acceptance and that he or she is understood, which enable the individual to change and grow The Family Systems Approach: !he communication approach developed by /irginia Satir and her associates at the #ental .esearch Institute believe that the problems experienced within the family unit are the fault of ineffective communication, unreasonable expectations, assumptions, and rules 0ach of the issues can have a negative impact within the family unit Which of the four approaches do you find most interesting? Explain your response. I believe the most interesting approach to be the *ehavioral,+ognitive,*ehavioral approach !his (ust makes the most sense to me I see it within the teenagers !hey are what his or her environment has shaped them into #ost of these kids never had any conse-uences to his or her behavior, so he or she continued to behave in such a way that eventually he or she became out of control of the parent)s