key term - Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory

Definition

Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory is a psychological theory that suggests human behavior is influenced by unconscious desires and conflicts, including the importance of early childhood experiences and the three components of personality: id, ego, and superego.

Related terms

Behaviorism:

This psychological approach emphasizes observable behavior rather than unconscious processes or internal conflicts.

Humanistic Psychology:

This perspective focuses on individual growth, self-determination, and personal experiences rather than reducing behavior to unconscious drives.

Cognitive Psychology:

This field examines mental processes such as perception, memory, thinking, and problem-solving without emphasizing unconscious motivations.