Psychoanalysis - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Psychoanalysis :  (noun)

1: a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud; "his physician recommended psychoanalysis" [syn: analysis, depth psychology]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Psychoanalysis : \Psy`cho*a*nal"y*sis\, n. -- Psychoanalytic \Psy`cho*an`a*lyt"ic\, a. etc. = Psychanalysis, Psychanalytic.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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