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Hey, Sarah, what are you reading? |
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Oh, hey Mark! I'm diving into this book on Sigmund Freud's theories. It's all about his psychoanalytic theories, you know, how he explores the unconscious mind and all these layers of our psyche. |
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Ah, Freud! The guy with all the ideas about dreams and the unconscious, right? |
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Yeah, exactly. Did you know he started off as a neurologist? His interest in psychoanalysis actually began when he worked with patients suffering from hysteria. He really delves deep into how our early experiences shape our personalities and behaviors. |
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Really? How did that lead to psychoanalysis? |
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Well, Freud noticed that many of these patients had symptoms that didn't have a clear physical cause. He began to explore the idea that their symptoms could be linked to unconscious conflicts and desires. |
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That's pretty interesting. So, he kind of shifted from studying the brain to studying the mind? |
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Exactly. He developed methods like free association and dream analysis to delve deeper into the unconscious. It was groundbreaking because he believed our behavior is strongly influences by unconscious motives we're not aware of. |
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It's fascinating how influential he was. I mean, I'm not even well-versed in psychology, but I've heard of Freud's id, ego, and superego. That's how famous his theories are. Do you think his theories still hold weight today? |
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That's a good question. Some of his concepts have been criticized and evolved over time, but his impact on psychology and how we understand human behavior is undeniable. |
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Makes sense. Do you think his work is more relevant to historical context or does it still apply to modern psychology? |
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I think it's a bit of both. While his ideas might not be universally accepted today, they laid a foundation for later theories and approaches in psychology. |
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Got it. Maybe I should pick up a book on Freud too. Seems like there's a lot to learn. |
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Definitely! It's pretty mind - opening stuff. |
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