psychodynamics

psychodynamics definition - medical

psy·cho·dy·nam·ics (sīˌkō-dī-nămˈĭks, -dĭ-)

noun
  1. The interaction of various conscious and unconscious mental or emotional processes, especially as they influence personality, behavior, and attitudes.
  2. The study of personality and behavior in terms of such processes.

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