Self Psychology [self psychologie]
topical
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- Terms
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Psychology, Self
Persistent link
https://www.medvik.cz/link/D019455
Definition
Psychoanalytic theory focusing on interpretation of behavior in reference to self. (From APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Terms, 1994) This elaboration of the psychoanalytic concepts of narcissism and the self, was developed by Heinz Kohut, and stresses the importance of the self-awareness of excessive needs for approval and self-gratification.
- Annotation
- do not confuse with SELF CONCEPT
- DUI
- D019455 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0028946
- Previous indexing
- Psychoanalytic Theory (1966-1996)
- History note
- 97
- Public note
- 97