Selected papers on hysteria and other psychoneuroses

Name: Selected papers on hysteria and other psychoneuroses
Author: Sigmund Freud

By Sigmund Freud

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A collection of essays and clinical reports that theorizes the psychological origins and treatment of hysteria and related neurotic disorders. It presents detailed case material and argues that symptoms act as symbolic expressions of repressed wishes residing in the unconscious, outlining methods for making these accessible through free association, dream analysis, and interpretive work while noting the abandonment of earlier hypnotic techniques. The papers explore defensive neurotic formations, anxiety states, phobias, obsessions, and certain hallucinatory phenomena, and discuss the recurrent role of sexual impulses and fantasy in etiology, connecting theoretical models with practical psychoanalytic therapeutic procedures.

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Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. He is best known for his theories of the unconscious mind, the mechanism of repression, and the significance of dreams in understanding human behavior. Freud's influential works include "The Interpretation of Dreams," where he explores the symbolic meanings of dreams, and "Beyond the Pleasure Principle," which examines the motivations behind human behavior. His ideas have profoundly impacted psychology, literature, and the arts, making him a pivotal figure in the development of modern thought.