Psychoanalytic Psychologist

Definition

A psychoanalytic psychologist is a professional who practices psychoanalysis, a form of therapy that explores unconscious thoughts and emotions to understand behavior. They believe that the unconscious mind plays a crucial role in shaping human behavior.

Related terms

Unconscious Mind: The part of our mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are not currently in our conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanisms: Psychological strategies used by the ego to protect itself from anxiety caused by conflicts between the id (primitive drives) and superego (social rules).

Psychoanalysis: A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to uncover unconscious conflicts through free association, dream analysis, and interpretation.