psychoanalytic theory part 1

week 2 psych 207

Psychoanalysis

A psychological theory and therapy that aims to treat mental disorders by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind.

Attachment theory

A psychological model that describes the dynamics of long-term relationships between humans.

Carl Rogers

An influential humanistic psychologist who developed person-centered therapy.

Unconscious

The part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are well below the surface of conscious awareness.

Personality development

The process through which a person's personality is formed, shaped, and influenced over time.

Freudian models of the mind

Two models developed by Sigmund Freud to describe the structure of the mind, including the conscious, preconscious, and unconscious levels.