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Freud's psychoanalytic view

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Freud's psychoanalytic view is a psychological approach that emphasizes the role of unconscious processes and early childhood experiences in shaping behavior. It suggests that human behavior is driven by unconscious desires, conflicts, and motivations.

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