Psychoanalysis
Definition
Psychoanalysis is a psychological theory developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to uncover unconscious thoughts and desires. It explores how these hidden aspects of our minds influence our behavior, emotions, and experiences.
Related terms
Id, Ego, Superego: These are three components of Freud's structural model of personality that represent different aspects of our psyche.
Dream Analysis: A psychoanalytic technique used to interpret dreams as expressions of unconscious desires or conflicts.
Oedipus Complex: A concept in psychoanalysis referring to a child's feelings of desire for their opposite-sex parent and rivalry with their same-sex parent.
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AP European History
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AP Art History - 4.3 Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Later European and American Art
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