Psychoanalytic theorists are psychologists who adhere to the principles and theories developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on the unconscious mind and childhood experiences as determinants of behavior and mental processes.
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Unconscious mind: The part of our mind that contains thoughts, memories, desires, and fears that are not easily accessible to conscious awareness.
A distressing or disturbing event or experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, often resulting in long-term emotional and psychological consequences.