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Line 7: − − 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. {{fact}}
remove unsupported and dubious claims for Freud
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.
Freud's theories are viewed by some as unscientific because they lack [[falsifiability]], as pointed out by [[Karl Popper]].<ref>Popper, Karl R.: [http://www.stephenjaygould.org/ctrl/popper_falsification.html 'Science as Falsification'], ''Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge'' (London, 1963) </ref>
Freud's theories are viewed by some as unscientific because they lack [[falsifiability]], as pointed out by [[Karl Popper]].<ref>Popper, Karl R.: [http://www.stephenjaygould.org/ctrl/popper_falsification.html 'Science as Falsification'], ''Conjectures and Refutations: The Growth of Scientific Knowledge'' (London, 1963) </ref>