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According to Psychoanalysis, what are the main causes of abnormal behavior?

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The psychoanalytic approach suggests that many abnormal behaviors stem from unconscious thoughts, desires, and memories. While these feelings are outside of awareness, they are still believed to influence conscious actions.
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