Which theorist is credited as the father of the psychoanalytic perspective?

A) Lev Vygotsky
B) Erik Erikson
C) Sigmund Freud
D) Jean Piaget

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory and approach to psychology and human behavior emphasizing unconscious motivations and early childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Lev Vygotsky

A Russian psychologist known for his work on cognitive development, particularly the sociocultural theory that development is influenced by social interactions.

Erik Erikson

A developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans.