Freudian: meaning, definitions and examples
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Freudian
[ ˈfrɔɪdiən ]
psychology theory
Freudian refers to the theories and methods developed by Sigmund Freud, particularly those related to the unconscious mind, dreams, and sexuality. It often describes any approach that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.
Synonyms
psychoanalytic, psychodynamic.
Examples of usage
- Her Freudian slip revealed her true feelings.
- He interpreted the patient's dream through a Freudian lens.
- Freudian concepts are often debated in modern psychology.
Translations
Translations of the word "Freudian" in other languages:
🇵🇹 freudiano
🇮🇳 फ्रायडियन
🇩🇪 freudianisch
🇮🇩 freudian
🇺🇦 фройдистський
🇵🇱 freudowski
🇯🇵 フロイト主義の
🇫🇷 freudien
🇪🇸 freudiano
🇹🇷 Freudcu
🇰🇷 프로이트의
🇸🇦 فرويدية
🇨🇿 freudovský
🇸🇰 freudovský
🇨🇳 弗洛伊德主义的
🇸🇮 freudovski
🇮🇸 Freudískur
🇰🇿 Фрейдтік
🇬🇪 ფროიდისტული
🇦🇿 Freudçi
🇲🇽 freudiano
Etymology
The term 'Freudian' derives from the name of Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. Freud's work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries revolutionized how society understood the human mind, particularly its unconscious elements. The word 'Freudian' began to appear in English literature around the early 20th century, as Freud's theories became increasingly influential in psychology, literature, and popular culture. While initially associated strictly with Freud's theories, the term has since evolved and is now often used more broadly to describe any psychological theory that emphasizes the unconscious mind's impact on behavior. Freud introduced several key concepts, such as the id, ego, and superego, which continue to influence both clinical practices and cultural references to this day.