The elements shared by all psychodynamic theories Emphasize unconscious intrapsychic dynamics. Adult behaviors determined primarily by early childhood experiences.
Psychological development occurs in fixed stages.
Unconscious fantasies and symbols are main motivators of personality. Reliance on subjective methods of getting at the truth of a person's life. Exploring the Unconscious Free Association Psychoanalysis Unconscious Preconscious Personality Structure. The development of personality passes through a series of psychosexual stages. The anal stage - issue is control.