1. What does the term logotherapy mean? Break the word down and describe. To begin to understand logotherapy, we must look at the origin of the word. The prefix “logos” comes from the ancient Greek term meaning “sense”. Of course, “therapy” refers to the treatment of an illness or disorder through rehabilitation. As the term suggests, logotherapy focuses on the search for meaning in human existence, as well as the human quest for meaning as a means of rehabilitating an individual. Logotherapy attempts to reveal meaning in life, as it is believed to be the driving force in humans.2. What is the difference between logotherapy and traditional psychoanalysis? What approach do you favor? Logotherapy focuses on one's future, and psychoanalysis focuses on one's past. As Dr. Frankl mentions in his book, logotherapy is “less retrospective and less introspective.” In other words, psychoanalysis is more introspective about the current situation than retrospective about the past. Overall, this means that logotherapy focuses on finding meaning in the future and how it will benefit humanity, while psychotherapy focuses on the patient's past. I prefer logotherapy because it guides the person on how to become rather than dwelling on their past failures. I also favor logotherapy because it makes people understand that they are responsible for their future.3. Describe the different theories of Freud, Adler and Frankl. Freud's theory, nicknamed "the pleasure principle", uses the technique of free association where patients share their thoughts without hesitation. Freud's theory revolves around why one did something and attempts to connect events to understand what happened. Based on the belief that an individual's character... middle of paper ... does not fully agree with Frankl's statement, "we have observed and seen some of our comrades behaving like pigs while others behaved like saints. » because Frankl contradicts his own theory according to which each individual must determine who he is and how he behaves. If an observer sees others "behaving like pigs", it is not really up to him to make that judgment, because only those observed can determine if they are "like pigs". Those who appear from the outside to be "acting like pigs" may actually understand, from their unique perspective, the benefit of this behavior in their lives. Likewise, "others behaved like saints" may actually suffer gravely because they may not decide to be saints, but actually behave according to how society determines good and therefore react without their own will or without understanding that they must choose how they behave..