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psychoanalytic
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relating to the psychological approach that explores the influence of unconscious thoughts and childhood experiences on behavior and mental health
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Psychoanalytic theorists believe that unconscious conflicts affect behavior and emotions.
The psychoanalytic approach emphasizes the role of early childhood experiences in shaping personality.
She underwent psychoanalytic therapy to explore her subconscious motivations.
Critics argue that psychoanalytic therapy lacks empirical evidence to support its effectiveness.
Freud's psychoanalytic theory introduced concepts such as the i d, ego, and superego.
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