Psychodynamic Psychology

Definition

This is a branch of psychology that studies how unconscious drives and conflicts influence behavior. It's rooted in Freud’s theories.

Related terms

Freudian Slip: An unintentional error regarded as revealing subconscious feelings.

Defense Mechanisms:

In psychoanalytic theory, these are tactics which reduce anxiety by distorting reality unconsciously.

Psychoanalysis:

A therapeutic technique for analyzing an individual's unconscious thoughts based on free associations, fantasies, dreams etc., pioneered by Sigmund Freud.