Freud Scientifically Reappraised: Testing the Theories and Therapy

This book provides a well-balanced examination of the scientific literature regarding the validity of psychoanalytic theory and therapy. It examines all new evidence from research, and deals with several theoretical constructs defined by Freud and his followers, reviewing all studies that experimentally test the applicability and consistency of the theories. It also does the same with the elements of psychoanalytic therapy, examining the research literature that supports or contradicts the principles important in such therapy.