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psychoanalysis

/ˌsaɪkoʊˌænəˈlɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does psychoanalysis mean?

noun

The study of the unconscious mind, especially the use of dream analysis and other techniques to investigate the unconscious mind and its role in behavior and emotions.

Example

"The therapist used psychoanalysis to help her patient understand the underlying causes of her anxiety."

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