psychodynamics
/ˌsaɪkoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/
noun
- The study of the psychological forces and conflicts that influence behavior, thoughts, and emotions, often focusing on unconscious processes.
- Many modern therapies still draw on the principles of psychodynamics to explore childhood experiences.
- The therapist used psychodynamics to understand why the patient felt anxious in social situations.
- In her psychology class, she learned how psychodynamics explains the hidden motives behind our actions.