Psychoanalytic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or incorporating the methods and theory of psychiatric treatment originated by Sigmund Freud; "Freud's psychoanalytical theories"; "psychoanalytic treatment".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The professor was renowned for her groundbreaking research on the application of psychoanalytic theories to child psychology.
- Through extensive research and numerous studies, researchers established that a key concept of the psychoanalytic movement involves bringing unresolved issues from a person's childhood into awareness.
- Based on this literature, psychologists specializing in child mental health established how elements from his pioneering study represent modern components integral to modern forms of effective, flexible and accommodating models which contribute uniquely - developing treatments akin a practical demonstration under core original method on child focused outcomes per major factors shown such application providing foundations effectively core study towards analysis particularly forms – central essentially Freud psychoanalytic therapeutic approaches ultimately major.
- His numerous patient case studies inspired later theorists who made major additions and revisions to Freud's original psychoanalytic theory.
- The psychoanalytic approach to treating anxiety disorders emphasizes exploring possible unconscious motivations and unresolved conflicts as underlying causes of these disorders.