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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.
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.
Quiz - Freud's Theory of Psychosexual Development
Test your knowledge of Freud's theory of psychosexual development in this quick quiz.
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
Who Were the Neo-Freudians?
Neo-Freudians agreed with Sigmund Freud on some points, but their disagreements with many of Freud's ideas led them to branch out and develop their own unique theories.