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3. Freudian Psychoanalysis

Sigmund Freud viewed dreams as the "Royal Road to the Unconscious," primarily focused on "Wish Fulfillment." He distinguished between the "Manifest Content" (the literal dream) and the "Latent Content" (the hidden desire). Through "Dreamwork," the mind disguises forbidden impulses to protect sleep. This dimension explores how childhood traumas and repressed emotions manifest in coded symbols, offering a window into the unresolved internal conflicts of the ego.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is every dream sexual?

A: No, but many are

Q: What is the Censor?

A: Mind's internal filter

Q: Latent vs Manifest?

A: Meaning vs Story

Q: Dreamwork aim?

A: To protect sleep

Q: Repression symbols?

A: Everyday objects as proxies