Term ID: T5678

Unconscious Wish

/unconscious-wish/
Desires or wants that exist outside of conscious awareness but influence thoughts and behaviors.
Example: Repressed wishes for attention, love, or power that drive actions without person recognizing their underlying motivation.

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Reference: Freud (1900)