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Psychology & Human Behavior

Role of the Unconscious Mind

The role of the unconscious mind is pivotal in shaping our thoughts and actions, often driving behaviors that we do not consciously recognize or control.

Psychology & Human Behavior

Psychological Defense Mechanisms

Psychological Defense Mechanisms examines the unconscious strategies employed by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety and emotional distress, detailing various methods such as repression and denial.

Psychology & Human Behavior

Personality Theories: An Overview

Personality Theories: An Overview explores the various frameworks that psychologists use to understand individual differences in behavior, thought patterns, and emotional responses. This article delves into key theories, including trait, psychodynamic, and humanistic perspectives.

Psychology & Human Behavior

Freud’s Psychosexual Stages

Freud's psychosexual stages propose that personality develops through a series of childhood phases, each characterized by the erogenous focus of libido and the challenges posed at each stage.

Psychology & Human Behavior

Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis: Founded by Sigmund Freud, psychoanalysis explores the unconscious mind's influence on behavior, employing techniques such as free association and dream analysis to uncover repressed thoughts and emotions.

Psychology & Human Behavior

Psychoanalysis: Freud’s Legacy

Psychoanalysis: Freud's Legacy delves into Sigmund Freud's theories on the unconscious mind, dreams, and human behavior, and their enduring influence on psychology and therapy.