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What makes Freud's explanation psychodynamic?

What makes Freud's explanation psychodynamic?

Iceberg model showing conscious and unconscious mind, the id, ego and superego, and routes from aggressive impulse to direct aggression, displacement, or safer release through catharsis

Freud called his view psychodynamic because aggression is linked to unconscious instincts and inner conflict, not just conscious choice.

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  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Freud's psychodynamic explanation of aggression

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Psychology Freud's psychodynamic explanation of aggression. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.

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