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Psychoanalytic Theories of Personality

Learn more about the psychoanalytic perspective and theories of personality, including theories by Sigmund Freud and Anna Freud.

Who Were the Neo-Freudians?

Neo-Freudians agreed with Freud on some points, but their disagreements with many of Freud's ideas led them to branch out and develop their own unique theories.

Quiz - Freud's Theory of Psychosexual Development

Test your knowledge of Freud's theory of psychosexual development in this quick quiz.

Psychoanalytic Theory - The Conscious and Unconscious Mind

According to psychoanalysis, thoughts and motivations outside of our awareness influence our behavior. Learn more about Freud's theory of the conscious and unconscious mind.

The Id, Ego, and Superego

According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory of personality, there are three elements of personality--the id, the ego, and the superego. Learn more about how these elements work together to influence behavior.

Freud’s Stages of Psychosexual Development

Freud's stages of psychosexual development is on of the best known personality theories, but also one of the most controversial. Learn more about the psychosexual stages of development.

Defense Mechanisms - Types of Defense Mechanisms

According to Sigmund Freud's theory of personality, defense mechanisms help the ego cope with anxiety. Learn more about the 10 defense mechanisms described by Anna Freud, and more.

Defense Mechanisms Quiz

Test your knowledge of these defense mechanisms in the following quiz

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