in psychoanalytic theory, arguing that many neuroses stem from conflicts between sexual drives and self-preservation drives. He outlines three major humiliations to human narcissism that have arisen from scientific research: the displacement of humans from the center of the universe, the biological connection to animals, and the realization of the unconscious processes that govern human behavior. Freud posits that these revelations contribute to people's resistance to psychoanalysis, as they challenge their perceptions of control over their own psyche. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these underlying dynamics for effective therapeutic interventions, suggesting that true awareness of one's internal conflicts is crucial for achieving psychological health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)