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Action theory within the structural view.

L Rangell

    The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a psychoanalytic theory of action, emphasizing unconscious decision-making and ego volition. It argues that understanding these intrapsychic events reduces the need for alternative theories and increases accountability.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychoanalytic theory
    • Metapsychology
    • Cognitive psychology

    Background:

    • Psychoanalytic theory historically lacked a comprehensive theory of action.
    • Existing theories often fail to account for unconscious decision-making and volition.
    • Structural metapsychological theory provides a framework for understanding action.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a cohesive psychoanalytic theory of action based on unconscious intrapsychic events.
    • To demonstrate how this theory obviates the need for alternative explanations of action.
    • To explore the implications of unconscious action for responsibility and accountability.

    Main Methods:

    • Synthesis of selected papers spanning four decades of research.
    • Application of structural metapsychological principles to the concept of action.
    • Analysis of unconscious intrapsychic events, including decision-making and volition.

    Main Results:

    • A unified psychoanalytic theory of action is established, grounded in unconscious processes.
    • Unconscious decision, ego will, and volition are shown to operate with complex mentation during waking life.
    • The theory explains the initiation and execution of action, akin to dream processes.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed theory offers a more complete understanding of human action within psychoanalysis.
    • Recognizing unconscious action has significant psychosociolegal implications, particularly regarding responsibility.
    • Resistance to this theory stems from factors like anti-scientism and a reluctance to increase accountability.

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