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What life factors and sociocultural factors led Sigmund Freud to come to the conclusions about the theories he developed?

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A discussion regarding the life factors and potential sociocultural factors may have influenced Freud to develop his theories including his exclusion from life events due to his religious and cultural background, views on women's roles, and his relationship with his mother. 180 words.

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Freud experienced extreme poverty as a young child as well as the exclusion from some schooling opportunities due to his Jewish background. These may have had some factors that led to Freud's views on the ego as he may have perceived that there are those with more ego than others and ...

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