Psychoanalysis

Quick meaning: Psychoanalysis is a noun meaning A family of theories and methods within the field of psychotherapy that work to find connections among patients' unconscious mental processes.

Meaning

A family of theories and methods within the field of psychotherapy that work to find connections among patients' unconscious mental processes.

Example Sentences

Psychoanalysis has sprung many surprises on us, performed more than one volte face before our indignant eyes.

To be sure, this much I may presume you do know, namely, that psychoanalysis is a method of treating nervous patients medically.

Psychoanalysis, the modern science of reading dreams, has taught us to take heed of these unsubstantial images. Also it has found a way to let them do their work.

Because psychophobia is so endemic to human nature, the process of psychoanalysis involves a continual exploration of the patient’s resistance to knowing what is dreaded in the unconscious mind.

Word Forms

• psychoanalyses

Synonyms for psychoanalysis

Depending on context, synonyms include analysis, depth psychology.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include depth psychology, analysis, psychodynamics, psychotherapy, psychanalysis, psychotheory.

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