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Focus is on how internal processes motivate human behavior

Emotions are central to human behavior

Conscious and unconscious mental activities serve as motivational forces.

Childhood experiences are central in the patterning of an individuals emotions,  therefore the central problems in their life.

People may become overwhelmed by internal or external demands

People use ego defense mechanisms to avoid becoming overwhelmed.