Translation guide
The study of the interrelationship of the conscious and unconscious mental and emotional forces that determine personality and motivation.
Referring to the psychological approach or theory that emphasizes the interplay of unconscious mental forces.
The standard Japanese term for psychodynamics, used in academic and clinical contexts.
精神力動的アプローチは、無意識のプロセスを重視する。
The psychodynamic approach emphasizes unconscious processes.
An alternative term, sometimes used interchangeably with 精神力動, but can also refer more broadly to psychological dynamics.
精神力学はフロイトの理論に基づいている。
Psychodynamics is based on Freud's theory.
Less common; may be encountered in some texts, but 精神力動 is preferred.
心理力学の観点から分析する。
Analyze from a psychodynamic perspective.
Describing something as relating to psychodynamics (e.g., psychodynamic therapy, psychodynamic theory).
In Japanese psychology and psychiatry, 精神力動 (せいしんりきどう) is the established term. In more general or older texts, you might see 精神力学 (せいしんりきがく), but it is less precise. When in doubt, use 精神力動.
Using の to connect 精神力学 to a noun, similar to 'of psychodynamics'.
精神力学の理論
theory of psychodynamics