Freud's theories

Definition

Sigmund Freud was an influential psychologist who developed psychoanalysis, a theory of the unconscious mind and its impact on behavior. His theories emphasized the role of childhood experiences and the importance of understanding unconscious desires and conflicts.

Related terms

Psychoanalysis: A therapeutic approach based on Freud's theories that aims to bring unconscious conflicts to conscious awareness in order to promote personal growth and healing.

Id: The part of the mind that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification for basic instincts and desires.

Ego: The part of the mind that balances between the id's impulses and reality, serving as a mediator between our primitive urges and societal norms.