Chapters 2 & 3: Sigmund Freud

Flashcards covering key concepts from the lecture on Sigmund Freud's theories related to dream symbolism, deja vu, and precognitive dreams.

Dream Symbolism

The interpretation of symbols in dreams that relate to unconscious desires, often of a sexual nature.

Phallus

A symbol representing male genitalia, often associated with objects that resemble or imply penetration.

Symbolism of the number three

In Freudian theory, the number three represents a male's sexual organ.

Deja Vu

A phenomenon where an individual has the sensation of having experienced something before, often said to occur in about 70% of the population.

Precognitive Dreams

Dreams that seem to predict future events, possibly linked to a sixth sense or accessing future information.

Castration Complex

A psychological fear of losing one's genitalia, often linked to punishment for perceived immoral acts like masturbation.

Symbolic Representation of Female Genitalia

Represented by hollow objects that can contain things, such as vessels, boxes, and entrances.

Symbolism of Dance and Rhythmical Activities

Represent activities that symbolize sexual intercourse in Freud's interpretation.

Famous Precognitive Dream of Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln dreamed about his own funeral two weeks prior to his assassination, indicating a possible precognitive experience.

Objects Representing Erection

Items such as balloons, airplanes, and rockets that symbolize male sexual arousal.