Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Losing her purse refers to the dream symbol in Freud's psychoanalytic theory that represents a fear of losing one's personal identity or sense of security.
Related terms
Symbolism: In psychoanalysis, symbolism is the use of objects or events in dreams to represent deeper unconscious thoughts or desires.
Anxiety refers to a state of uneasiness or apprehension often caused by unresolved conflicts or repressed emotions.
Unconscious mind: The unconscious mind is a part of Freud's psychoanalytic theory that consists of thoughts and desires that are not readily accessible to conscious awareness.