Freud Dream analysis

• Aim

  To investigate the Oedipus complex and how unconscious fears manifest in childhood.
• Findings

  Hans had a phobia of horses, which Freud linked to unconscious fear of his father

  • Freud concluded that Hans resolved the Oedipus complex by identifying with his father.
• Strengths

  Freud gathered qualitative data over a long period, giving a rich understanding of Hans' fears.
• Weaknesses

  Lacks generalizability

  researcher bias