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psychoactive substance refers to substance, such as a drug, that alters mood or behavior.

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Psychoactive substances refer to a type of substance which Affect the mind, mental processes, or emotions.

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Psychoanalysis refers to a theory and system of practice that relies heavily on the concepts of the unconscious mind, inhibited sexual impulses, early development, and the use of the "free association " technique and dream analysis. Moreover, Psychoanalysis refers to assessment and therapy pioneered by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes exploration of, and insight into, unconscious processes and conflicts.

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Psychoanalyst refers to a therapist who practices Psychoanalysis after earning either an M.D. or a Ph.D. degree and receiving additional specialized postdoctoral training.

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Deutsch: Psychoanalytischer Ansatz / Español: Enfoque Psicoanalítico / Português: Abordagem Psicanalítica / Français: Approche Psychanalytique / Italian: Approccio Psicoanalitico

Psychoanalytic approach in psychology refers to a set of theories and therapeutic techniques developed by Sigmund Freud and further advanced by his followers. This approach aims to explore the unconscious mind's role in influencing thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

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Psychoanalytic Criminology refers to a psychiatric approach developed by the Austrian psychiatrist Sigmund Freud which emphasizes the role of Personality in human behavior, and which sees de

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Psychoanalytic group psychotherapy refers to Psychoanalytic therapy carried out in a group setting. In this Psychotherapy, group dynamics are considered secondary to individual processes, and the group acts as a vehicle through which the individual may obtain insight into his/her unconscious forces and defenses.

Psychoanalytic Method refers to the means to bring forth unconscious motives and conflicts into the consciousness.