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Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis: Freud's Revolutionary Approach to Human Personality"
This paper summarizes the theory and considers the arguments of its leading critics, including Eysenck, Grünbaum, and Popper, concluding that the strengths of psychoanalysis outweigh its weaknesses. By Kristen M. Beystehner.

Psychoanalysis: From Theory to Practice, Past to Present"
This paper discusses not only Freud's theory but also those of more recent psychoanalysts. Common criticisms are discussed and dispersed. By Ethan R. Plaut.

The Interpretation of Dreams (3rd ed.)"
Here is the full text of the classic work. By Sigmund Freud.

The Origin and Development of Psychoanalysis"
This is an authoritative statement on psychoanalysis in the American Journal of Psychology. By Sigmund Freud.

Question and Answer with Adolf Grünbaum"
This is an imaginary interview with a leading critic of psychoanalysis. By Susan Garea, Kristen M. Beystehner, and Ethan R. Plaut.

A Review of the Freudian Perspective on Human Motivation"
This paper maintains that Freud's instinct theory, in modified form, still provides valuable insights into human behavior. By John Hamling.

Sigmund Freud"
This paper is an introduction to Freud's theories. By C. George Boeree.

A Theory for the 90s: Traumatic Seduction in Historical Context"
This article in Psychoanalytic Review maintains that Freud's move from a theory of specific etiology (the seduction theory) to a more interpretive approach (hermeneutics) represents a step forward. By Douglas A. Davis.

American Psychoanalytic Association
This organization's website has many useful links.

Anna Freud Centre
This website includes research papers, book reviews, events listings, and details of training, as well as information about Anna Freud and useful links.

Burying Freud
This website links to a number of authors' critical perspectives on the contributions of Freud and psychoanalysis. By Ian Pitchford.

Classics in the History of Psychology
This website links to classic works on psychoanalysis by major theorists. By Christopher D. Green.

Freud Museum London
Based in Freud's last home, this organization's website includes a number of exhibits.

Freud Web
This website contains an overview of Freud's theory of psychoanalysis, its cultural context, and its techniques. By David B. Stevenson.

Google Web Directory: Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic
This page contains numerous links to websites on psychoanalysis rank-ordered by popularity. By Google.

John Suler's Home Page
This website presents several exercises to help students appreciate the centerpieces of Freud's theory, including (1) defense mechanisms, (2) dreams, and (3) transference. By John Suler.

New York Psychoanalytic Institute
This organization's website contains information and links related to the life and work of Freud, as well as to contemporary psychoanalysis.

Open Directory: Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic
This page contains numerous links to websites on psychoanalysis ordered alphabetically. By the Open Directory Project.

Otto Rank: Psychologist and Philosopher
This website concerns a psychoanalyst who eventually broke with Freud and pursued his own approach. By E. James Lieberman.

Sigmund Freud Museum Vienna
This website features a chronology, themes, and topography.

Psychoanalysis, Contemporary Views
This entry in the MIT Encyclopedia of Cognitive Sciences is written by a leading expert. By Sebastian Gardner.

Reading Lists on Psychoanalytic Theory and Related Topics
This is an extensive list of psychoanalysis references. By Robert M. Young.