Psychodynamic Theory

 Learning Objectives:  At the end of this lecture, you should be able to:

  - understand the basics of psychodynamic theory;
  - understand the difference between conscious and unconscious processes;
  - understand the difference between Freud's structural and topographic theories of the mind;
  - define the following terms:

   ego
   id
   superego
   transference
   countertransference
   repression
   sublimation
   defense mechanism
   acting out
   psychoanalysis
   unconscious processes

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