Definition of Neuro-Psychoanalysis:

Neuro-psychoanalysis is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to bridge the gap between neuroscience and psychoanalysis. It aims to provide a neurological basis for psychoanalytic theories, exploring how brain functions can explain unconscious processes and emotional experiences described in psychoanalysis.

 

Conceptual Development:

The field has evolved by integrating findings from modern neuroscience, such as brain imaging techniques, with classical psychoanalytic concepts like the id, ego, and superego. Researchers in neuro-psychoanalysis attempt to understand the neural correlates of phenomena such as dreams, repression, and transference. The goal is to create a more empirically grounded framework that supports psychoanalytic principles through biological evidence.