GCSE Psychology · key term

Unconscious mind

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In Freud’s theory, the part of the mind containing thoughts, memories and desires that are normally inaccessible to conscious awareness but can influence behaviour.

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OCR GCSE Psychology · J203

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The unconscious mind lies beneath awareness and is normally inaccessible. Freud believed it contains unacceptable wishes, disturbing memories and feelings that nevertheless influence us.
Revise: Freudian Dream Theory and Its Criticisms

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Repression

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Wish fulfilment

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OCR GCSE Psychology · J203

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