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Dr. Sigmund Freud

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Sigmund Freud is known as “the father of psychoanalysis.”1 He is best known for his theories on the unconscious mind, transference, repression, etc.1 He also set the precedent for the clinical psychology model of a patient and therapist that is still used today.

Fast Facts:

  • Austrian physician1
  • Thought that dreams showed our unconscious desires
  • He is often seen on photos with his “signature” cigar 2
  • Died September 23, 1939 of assisted suicide because of his oral cancer1


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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Wikipedia: Sigmund Freud
  2. Freud File: Sigmund Freud-Life and Work

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