A Christian apologist asserts that Freud was wrong in “just about everything” which is a sweeping statement to put it mildly! One could perhaps say that many of Freud’s theories were wrong, but some still hold up today. So in a nutshell I would suggest Freud was right about the following:
Talking about our feelings and problems can be an effective cure for anxiety and emotional problems. Talking therapy has become a common and effective treatment.
Our unconscious mind can distort reality in order to defend us against stressful or painful experiences. We have many defence mechanisms and denial is perhaps the most obvious example.
Our actions and conscious thoughts often have unconscious meanings that we are not aware of. Exploring and unlocking the unconscious is often the key to explaining a person’s behaviour.
Our past experiences and relationships, especially during during childhood, can have significant impact on us in later life. Many of our fundamental needs as infants persist unconsciously in adult life and can act as motivators even if we assume we've outgrown them. Understanding those experiences and needs is often part of an effective treatment for negative behaviour.
Sex an extremely strong motivator in human beings which we usually attempt to deny, or suppress often without realising or daring to admit.
The motivation to do something that provides pleasure is never simple and includes unconscious motivators. There is rarely a single reason why something feels pleasurable.
There is a lot more to sex than just genital stimulation and intercourse. Many, if not all, parts of the body can provide erotic stimulation.
We can achieve gratification not just by action, but also through thoughts and fantasies. Not only that but fantasies can sometimes be more stimulating than physical action. One of the attributes of being human is trying to wish things into being real. Imagination is a vital part of human nature.
We naturally resist change even when it's change for the better.
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