Sept. 16 response to theories

I like how in the book where it mentions Freuds belief in psychic energy. When calling it psychic energy its something that I can actually grasp and get a hold on. In those words to me it is implying that people have their own energy or their own "vibe" I guess. The energy that one contains is set into emotions and our actions, we displace this energy into our lives into feelings such anxiety and nervousness. I also follow the latency period where children tend to put all their thoughts and urges into social endeavors. In this period it is said that the superego and ego continue to develop which I highly agree with. As the urges are directed more into making friends and relating to people this is helping to develop your ego and figuring out who you really are becoming. Eriksons view of trust vs. mistrust is a highly usable aspect to put forth in life. As a child develops they should understand that people can be trusted and mistrusted, see this in life but also try to stay positive or have an ideal on life. Eriksons view of play also intrigues me. Play is a way of mastering the world and figuring out all its little ins and outs of surviving and living a healthy happy life. Essentially just letting your mind wander and figure things out. I highly believe that people should "play" look at situations and analyze them to see what outcomes could be possible. Everyone has some kid in their heart and this will help to find and release that energy, couldn't agree with this idea anymore than I do!