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Dream analysis refers to the process of interpreting the hidden meaning of dreams in order to gain insight into unconscious thoughts and desires. It is based on Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which suggests that dreams are a manifestation of repressed wishes and conflicts.

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