Dreams as Wish Fulfillment
Freud believed that all dreams represent the fulfillment of a hidden wish, even if the wish seems strange or embarrassing.
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The Interpretation of Dreams" explores how dreams serve as meaningful expressions of repressed desires, uncovering the hidden workings of the unconscious mind.
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