List and describe the three major concepts of Freudian psychoanalysis

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

1 Unconscious Conflicts
Freud believed that unconscious conflicts were the chief reason for the development of psychological problems (such as paranoia) and physical symptoms (such as loss of feeling in a hand). To overcome psychological and physical problems, patients needed to become aware of, and gain insight into, their unconscious conflicts and repressed thoughts.

2 Techniques
Freud developed techniques, such as free association and dream interpretation, which he believed provide clues to unconscious conflicts and repressed thoughts.

3 Transfer
Freud found that at some point during therapy the patient would react to the therapist as a substitute parent, lover, sibling, or friend and, in the process, project or transfer strong emotions onto the therapist.