Freudian Slip

MurielB Mar 3 Mar - 21:30

Hi everyone !
I have just come across that expression I found very interesting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freudian_slip

A Freudian slip, also called parapraxis, is an error in speech, memory, or physical action that is interpreted as occurring due to the interference of an unconscious ("dynamically repressed") subdued wish, conflict, or train of thought guided by the ego and the rules of correct behaviour. They reveal a "source outside the speech". The concept is thus part of classical psychoanalysis.

when instead of saying the word you want to say we say another one. You may wonder why ? it can be very embarrassing all the more so since you say something you want to hide.