Psychoanalysis: meaning, definitions and examples
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psychoanalysis
[ ˌsaɪ.koʊ.əˈnæl.ə.sɪs ]
study of human behavior
Psychoanalysis is a form of psychotherapy that aims to explore unconscious thoughts and emotions, and how they may impact behavior and mental health. It was developed by Sigmund Freud in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Synonyms
counseling, psychology, therapy
Examples of usage
- Her therapist recommended psychoanalysis to help her uncover the root of her anxiety.
- Many people find psychoanalysis to be a helpful tool for understanding their own psyche.
Translations
Translations of the word "psychoanalysis" in other languages:
🇵🇹 psicanálise
🇮🇳 मनोविश्लेषण
🇩🇪 Psychoanalyse
🇮🇩 psikoanalisis
🇺🇦 психоаналіз
🇵🇱 psychoanaliza
🇯🇵 精神分析
🇫🇷 psychanalyse
🇪🇸 psicoanálisis
🇹🇷 psikanaliz
🇰🇷 정신분석
🇸🇦 تحليل نفسي
🇨🇿 psychoanalýza
🇸🇰 psychoanalýza
🇨🇳 精神分析
🇸🇮 psihoanaliza
🇮🇸 sálgreining
🇰🇿 психоанализ
🇬🇪 ფსიქოანალიზი
🇦🇿 psixoanaliz
🇲🇽 psicoanálisis
Word origin
The term 'psychoanalysis' was coined by Sigmund Freud, the Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. Freud developed the concept of psychoanalysis as a method to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind. He believed that unconscious conflicts and desires played a significant role in shaping human behavior and personality. Over time, psychoanalysis has evolved and influenced various fields such as psychology, psychiatry, and literature.