Psychoanalytic
Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪkoʊˌænəˈlɪtɪk/
Psychoanalytic (adj)
- Relating to a method of understanding mental problems by looking at unconscious thoughts and early life experiences.
- Using ideas about hidden feelings and motives to explain behaviour, dreams, or symptoms.
Psychoanalytic (adjective)
Examples
- The therapist used psychoanalytic ideas to explore childhood experiences.
- Her psychoanalytic approach links the mind with early childhood memories.