... well-known expert in psychoanalysis (Gay, 1989). As a therapy, psychoanalysis is based on the idea that people are unaware of the factors that cause their behavior and emotions. These unconscious factors have the capability of causing unhappiness, which can be expressed through a number of symptoms, including disturbing personality traits, difficulty in relating to other people, or disturbances in self-esteem or general disposition. ... the pleasure principle. The ego is conscious and is responsible for controlling the demands of the id. The ego serves as a link between the id and the o...

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