Proposal

Final Project: Proposal I would like to explore Sigmund Freud’s philosophy that suggests that girls tend to be attracted to or date guys that remind them of their fathers, and vice versa with boys and women who remind them of their mothers. This is a subconscious influence, and Freudian psychology focuses heavily on childhood and how experiences from our early developing stages affect our adult subconscious. I first heard about this theory from my mother, who is a psychiatrist, and I am currently in AP Psychology and we studied general Freud psychology in the beginning of the year. I have chosen this topic because I find it very interesting. Initially the idea sounds almost creepy and we rush to dismiss it. However, once I started to look past the hints of incest, I found that I could think of many cases in which this idea was true. I am intrigued with this theory and would love to learn more about it.

Essential Question: Are girls attracted to men who remind them of their fathers and are boys attracted to girls who remind them of their mothers?

In order to study this I will need to first research Freud’s theory in depth. Following that I will need to identify an outside source (possibly a psychiatrist?) and interview them for further information. Finally, if needed or if time remains, I would like to see if this theory applies to people I know, or if my classmates agree with Freud. This may be done through polls.

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