Lead to behavior that is illogical, self-destructive or anti social.
manifest in ways that a person doesn't understand.
becomes stronger.
repressed
According to Freud, children possess a strong sexual impulse known as the Oedipus or Electra complex, which involves unconscious desires for the parent of the opposite sex and feelings of rivalry with the parent of the same sex. This impulse is believed to be resolved as children grow older and develop their superego.
unconscious mind as a defense mechanism to protect the individual from experiencing overwhelming emotions associated with the trauma. These repressed memories can lead to psychological symptoms and disturbances that manifest later in life. Freud believed that bringing these repressed memories into conscious awareness through psychoanalysis could help alleviate these symptoms.
According to Freud, dreams are a manifestation of our unconscious desires, thoughts, and motivations that are often hidden from the conscious mind. He believed that dreams serve as a way for the mind to fulfill these hidden desires in a symbolic and disguised manner.
Sigmund Freud
Freud said phobias were repressed conflicts, were as Watson said that phobias were learned
PSYCHOANALYSIS
Sigmund Freud believed that most emotional problems stemmed from unresolved conflicts and repressed experiences from early childhood. He posited that these unresolved issues could manifest as psychological distress and affect a person's behavior and mental well-being.
Freud believed that the unconscious mind consists of repressed thoughts, memories, and desires that influence our behaviors and emotions. He proposed that accessing and understanding these unconscious desires could help in resolving psychological issues.
Freud has been criticized for his theories being too focused on sexual and aggressive instincts, lacking empirical evidence, being overly focused on the unconscious mind to the exclusion of other factors, and being based on subjective interpretations of patients' experiences. Additionally, his theories have been criticized for being culturally biased and not applicable to all individuals.