Sigmund Freud

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Sigmund Freud (May 6, 1856 ? September 23, 1939; {{IPA|}}) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of the psychoanalytic school of psychology, based on his theory that unconscious motives control much behavior, that particular kinds of unconscious thoughts and memories, especially sexual and aggressive ones, are the source of neurosis, and that neurosis could be treated through bringing these unconscious thoughts and memories to consciousness in psychoanalytic treatment. He was initially interested in hypnotism and how it could be used to help the mentally ill, but later abandoned hypnotism in favor of free association and dream analysis in developing what is now known as "the talking cure." These became the core elements of psychoanalysis. Freud was initially especially interested in what was then called hysteria (now known as conversion syndrome), but expanded his work to other forms of neurosis, especially obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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May 6 - 1856 - September 23 - 1939 - Austria - Psychoanalytic school - Psychology - Unconscious - Neurosis - Hypnotism - Mentally ill - Free association - Dream analysis - Talking cure - Psychoanalysis - Hysteria - Conversion syndrome - Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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While Freud's theories, and his treatment of patients, were controversial in 19th century Vienna and remain hotly debated today, he is considered to be not only one of the major innovators in psychology but also one of the major figures in Western thought. His ideas are often discussed and analyzed as works of literature, philosophy, and general culture, in addition to continuing debate about their merits as scientific and medical treatises. His ideas have impacted not only psychology but also philosophy, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, literary criticism, art history, music history, and cultural studies.

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The name Freud is generally pronounced /{{IPA|f???d}}/ in English and /{{IPA|fr??t}}/ in German. He is commonly referred to as "the father of psychoanalysis."

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