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4.1.6 - Psychoanalysis

Syllabus
2026
Objective
4.1.6
Level
AS

- Psychoanalysis

4.1.6 Psychoanalysis, including free association and dream analysis, transference and counter transference, and the object relations school of thought.

Use - psychoanalysis to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - psychoanalysis determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - psychoanalysis to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Psychoanalysis is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Psychology AS