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Learn to pronounce psy·cho·a·nal·y·sis

/ˌsīkōəˈnaləsəs/
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a system of psychological theory and therapy that aims to treat mental conditions by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind and bringing repressed fears and conflicts into the conscious mind by techniques such as dream interpretation and free association.

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1. a method of analyzing psychic phenomena and treating mental and emotional disorders that is based on the concepts and theories of Sigmund Freud.
Psychoanalysis, method of treating mental disorders, shaped by psychoanalytic theory, which emphasizes unconscious mental processes and is sometimes described ...
Psychoanalysis is a set of theories and therapeutic techniques that deal in part with the unconscious mind, and which together form a method of treatment ...
Psychoanalysis arose from an appreciation of the power of people talking directly to one another about questions that matter and issues that are difficult ...
Psychoanalysis is a type of therapy that not only gives relief from depression, anxiety, and other problems, but also helps people know more about themselves.
a theory and method of treating mental illness in which a person is encouraged to talk about private thoughts and events to someone trained in this method.
Psychoanalysis refers both to a theory of how the mind works and a treatment modality. In recent years, both have yielded to more research-driven approaches.
May 12, 2023 · Psychoanalysis is a set of psychological theories and methods of therapy founded by Sigmund Freud.
Jan 24, 2024 · Psychoanalysis is a therapeutic approach and theory, founded by Sigmund Freud, that seeks to explore the unconscious mind to uncover repressed feelings.