Frankl learned from his own observations and developed the theory of logotherapy. He observed a particular prisoner to see how he reacts to the punishment of others. This helps others because it shows that anyone can understand the human mind through observation. Even though Frankl was a psychiatrist, he primarily used his observations to develop his theory. Frankl's theory contrasts with other traditional theories such as psychoanalytic theory. It is simply based on “meaning”. It focuses on the meaning of human existence. Frankl believes that “this effort to find meaning in one's life is man's main motivational force” (Frankl P..