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Dora: An Analysis of a Case of Hysteria

This book delves into the psychological and psychiatric analysis of a woman named Dora, who was diagnosed with hysteria in the early 1900s. The text examines the therapeutic process and the psychological insights gained from Dora's case. more

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Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud

Sigmund Freud, born on May 6, 1856, in Moravia, and died on September 23, 1939, in London, was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis. Known as the father of modern psychology, Freud made significant contributions to the understanding of human psychology, introducing concepts such as the unconscious mind, dream analysis, and sexual theory. more

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