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Behaviorism and the Unconscious

Behaviorism and the Unconscious Behaviorism is a school of thought in psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states. In the early 20th century, behaviorism became one of the most dominant perspectives in psychology, largely because...

Cognitive Unconscious

Cognitive Unconscious The term cognitive unconscious refers to the parts of our mental processes that occur outside of our conscious awareness. While we might think that we are always aware of what’s going on in our minds, a significant amount of our thinking,...

Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory

Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory Erik Erikson’s Psychosocial Theory is a well-known model of human development, which proposes that we go through eight stages from infancy to adulthood. Each stage involves a psychological conflict that shapes who we are. The...

Lacan’s Psychoanalytic Theory

Lacan’s Psychoanalytic Theory Jacques Lacan, a French psychoanalyst, developed a complex theory of the human mind that builds on the ideas of Sigmund Freud but takes them in a new direction. Lacan’s psychoanalytic theory is focused on language, identity,...

Adler’s Individual Psychology

Adler’s Individual Psychology Alfred Adler, a famous psychologist, developed a theory called Individual Psychology that focuses on understanding people as a whole, with an emphasis on their motivations and social interactions. Unlike other psychological theories of...

Defense Mechanisms

By Khushdil Khan Kasi Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological strategies employed by individuals to cope with anxiety, stress, and internal conflicts. These mechanisms help protect the ego by distorting or denying reality in order to reduce tension and...
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