The perspective that claims childhood experiences form the foundation for the unconscious mind is the **Psychoanalytic perspective**.
In this perspective developed by Sigmund Freud, he believed that early childhood experiences greatly influence our personality development and behavior later in life. Freud proposed that the mind is divided into three parts: the conscious mind, the preconscious mind, and the unconscious mind. According to psychoanalytic theory, our unconscious mind holds repressed memories, desires, and thoughts that greatly impact our behavior and personality without our conscious awareness.
For example, if someone experienced trauma during their childhood, Freud would argue that this trauma could manifest in their behavior and personality as adults, even if they are not consciously aware of it. This perspective emphasizes the importance of exploring past experiences and unconscious motivations to understand and address current psychological issues.
