Unconscious Mind: This term refers to the part of our mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are not currently conscious or accessible to awareness.
Defense Mechanisms: These are psychological strategies used by the ego to protect itself from anxiety arising from conflicts between the id (our unconscious desires) and superego (our internalized moral standards).
Free Association: This technique involves expressing whatever comes to mind without censoring or filtering it. It is used in psychoanalysis to access unconscious thoughts and feelings.