How will scholarly research help prepare you for writing your dissertation?

The basic structure of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic theory revolve around the idea that mental processes are automatically regulated by “the pleasure principle” and avoidance of pain. Why are these principles important to psychotherapy? Support your reasoning.

What is research? How is scholarly research different from other kinds of research? What are the essential components of scholarly research? How will scholarly research help prepare you for writing your dissertation?