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Steve Is Having Problems with Unwanted Feelings of Anger and Frustration

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Steve is having problems with unwanted feelings of anger and frustration at work.He consults with a psychologist who asks Steve many detailed questions about his early childhood and interprets Steve's problems as being a result of conflicts between his unconscious aggressive urges and his defence mechanisms.Steve's therapist would most likely identify with which psychological perspective?


Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic theory by Freud suggesting a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent.

Childhood

The period of life from birth to adolescence, characterized by growth, development, and learning.

Repression

A psychological defense mechanism where distressing thoughts and memories are unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness.

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A framework in psychology which posits that human behavior is influenced by unconscious motives and conflicts.

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