“I’ll never let go, Jack” The Iceberg Theory according to Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud 1856-1939 Austrian neurologist (like Strauss!) Founding father of psychoanalysis The Interpretation of Dreams, 1899 The iceberg theory
Conscious: the Tip of the Iceberg Contains information which individuals are immediately aware and actively thinking about. Thoughts Perceptions
Preconscious: Just Below the Surface Information that is not in immediate awareness but is easily retrievable. Thoughts Memories Knowledge
Unconscious: Far Below the Surface Contains all information that is outside of immediate awareness. Fears Irrational wishes Selfish needs Shameful experiences OFTEN COMES OUT IN DREAMS
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