Freud’s Psychoanalysis | DOPT UNIT 3 Psychology of the Unconscious Part 1 | DU BA Psychology Sem 3

Welcome back to Lowkey Psychologist! In this lecture, we begin Unit 3 – Psychology of the Unconscious (Part 1): Freud’s Psychoanalysis for DU BA Psychology Semester 3. Freud’s ideas reshaped how we think about the mind, personality, dreams, motivation, and human behaviour. This video breaks down the foundational concepts of Psychoanalysis in a simple, exam-oriented way. 🌟 Topics Covered in This Video ✔ What is the Unconscious Mind? ✔ Freud’s Topographical Model — conscious, preconscious, unconscious ✔ Freud’s Structural Model — id, ego, superego ✔ Principles: Pleasure principle & reality principle ✔ Dynamics of personality ✔ Anxiety & defence mechanisms (brief overview) ✔ Psychic determinism & the role of early childhood ✔ How unconscious motives shape behaviour ✔ Why psychoanalysis is foundational in modern psychology 📘 Why This Matters Freud’s theory gives the foundation for: Modern psychotherapy Personality theory Dream interpretation Defence mechanisms Understanding hidden motivations & conflicts This is a high-scoring section in DU exams and commonly asked in long answers. 🎓 Best For DU BA (Hons) Psychology Semester 3 Students studying DOPT / History of Psychological Thought UPSC Psychology optional Anyone learning classic psychological theories 📝 Want Notes? Comment “NOTES” and I’ll send the PDF summary. 🔔 Subscribe for More Psychology Lectures Your support keeps the content going ❤️ #Psychoanalysis #Freud #UnconsciousMind #PsychologyLecture #DUPsychology #LowkeyPsychologist