Sigmund Freud (theory of the unconscious)

Sigmund Freud's theory of the unconscious suggests that much of our mental activity occurs outside of our conscious awareness. According to Freud, our thoughts, memories, and desires that we may not be aware of can influence our behaviors and emotions. He believed that repressed feelings and unresolved conflicts, often from childhood, reside in the unconscious and can affect our actions in ways we don't fully understand. Freud introduced methods like dream analysis and free association to explore these hidden aspects of the mind, aiming to help individuals gain insight into their unconscious influences and achieve greater psychological well-being.