The Life and Contributions of Sigmund Freud to Psychology
In 1885 he went to study under Charcot and later became acquainted with the work of Liebeault and Bernheim at Nancy. He was impressed by their use of hypothesis with patient experiencing hysteria and came away convinced that powerful mental processes could remain hidden from consciousness. The patients usually displayed considerable emotion and. On awakening from their hypnotic states, felt a significant emotional release, which was called a catharsis. It was this approach that led to the discovery of the […]