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Freud proposed that the human [[psyche]] consists of three parts -- [[Ego]], [[super-ego]], and [[id]] -- and that [[defense mechanism]]s are an attempt by the mind to resolve conflicts between the super-ego and the id.  

Freud proposed that the human [[psyche]] consists of three parts -- [[Ego]], [[super-ego]], and [[id]] -- and that [[defense mechanism]]s are an attempt by the mind to resolve conflicts between the super-ego and the id.  

Some of Freud's revolutionary ideas have been shown to be correct. One of Freud's major contributions was the recognition of an [[unconscious]] mind being able to guide and control thoughts and behavior.{{fact-science}} Also Freud was the first to popularize the idea that people can go through [[developmental stage]]s in both mind and body.  

Some of Freud's revolutionary ideas have been shown to be correct.{{fact-science}} One of Freud's major contributions was the recognition of an [[unconscious]] mind being able to guide and control thoughts and behavior.{{fact-science}} Also Freud was the first to popularize the idea that people can go through [[developmental stage]]s in both mind and body.<ref>See also The Unconscious Before Freud, by Lancelot Law Whyte, 1979 [www.amazon.com/Unconscious-Before-Freud-Lancelot-Whyte/dp/0312828705]</ref>

Freud's theories are viewed as unscientific because they lack [[falsifiability]],{{fact-science}} as pointed out by [[Karl Popper]] and others at the time. Much of Freud's psychosexual theories and his tripartite model have failed any empirical investigation. Psychoanalysis as a [[clinical psychology | clinical]] method has in many cases been shown to be as effective as other talk therapies,{{fact-science}}

Freud's theories are viewed as unscientific because they lack [[falsifiability]], as pointed out by [[Karl Popper]] and others at the time.<ref>Science as Falsification, by Karl R. Popper, republished in 1963 [http://www.stephenjaygould.org/ctrl/popper_falsification.html]</ref> Much of Freud's psychosexual theories and his tripartite model have failed any empirical investigation. Psychoanalysis as a [[clinical psychology | clinical]] method has in many cases been shown to be as effective as other talk therapies,{{fact-science}}

but this is not likely to reflect the accuracy or inaccuracy of the underlying theories, but rather the positive effect of talking about one's problems.  

but this is not likely to reflect the accuracy or inaccuracy of the underlying theories, but rather the positive effect of talking about one's problems.