What is Depth psychology? Depth psychology is a field of psychology that explores the unconscious or hidden aspects of the human psyche. It originated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, largely as a response to the limitations of the prevailing behavioral and cognitive approaches to psychology at the time. Depth psychology is concerned with understanding the deeper motivations, fears, desires, and conflicts that shape human behavior and experience. It assumes that there is a vast and complex realm of the psyche that lies beyond our conscious awareness, and that this unconscious realm exerts a powerful influence on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Some of the key figures associated with depth psychology include Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Alfred Adler. Freud, for example, developed a theory of psychoanalysis that emphasized the role of unconscious conflicts and repressed memories in shaping human behavior. Jung, on the other hand, developed a theory of analytical psychology that focused on the collective unconscious, a shared realm of symbols, archetypes, and mythological images that he believed were fundamental to human experience. Overall, depth psychology represents a rich and complex approach to understanding the human psyche, and has contributed significantly to our understanding of the complexity and richness of human experience.
Shervan K Shahhian
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