Psychoanalysis
Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæləsəs/
Psychoanalysis (noun)
- A therapy that helps people understand hidden feelings and past experiences by talking with a trained specialist.
- A theory that explains behaviour using unconscious thoughts, wishes, and conflicts from earlier life.
Examples
- Psychoanalysis helps people explore feelings and patterns in their lives.
- She uses psychoanalysis to understand why she reacts the same way.