Unconscious impulses refer to thoughts, desires, or emotions that are outside of our conscious awareness but still influence our behavior and experiences. These impulses can stem from repressed memories or unresolved conflicts.
Psychological strategies used by the ego to protect itself from anxiety arising from conflicts between the id (unconscious desires) and superego (internalized societal norms).
A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to bring unconscious thoughts and emotions into consciousness through techniques such as free association and dream analysis.