Psychiatry and Psychology

Self Psychology

Psychoanalytic theory focusing on interpretation of behavior in reference to self. (From APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Terms, 1994) This elaboration of the psychoanalytic concepts of narcissism and the self, was developed by Heinz Kohut, and stresses the importance of the self-awareness of excessive needs for approval and self-gratification.

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Psychoanalytic theory focusing on interpretation of behavior in reference to self. (From APA, Thesaurus of Psychological Terms, 1994) This elaboration of the psychoanalytic concepts of narcissism and the self, was developed by Heinz Kohut, and stresses the importance of the self-awareness of excessive needs for approval and self-gratification.

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  • Psychology, Self

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do not confuse with SELF CONCEPT

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97

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  • Psychoanalytic Theory (1966-1996)

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  1. F02w.739.794w.837w

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WM 460.5.E3

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Self Psychology. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019455. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019455
  2. Self Psychology. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self_psychology
  3. Self Psychology. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2305304