The Psychodynamic theory from an evolutionary psychological perspective

Una visión evolucionista de los procesos inconscientes

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https://doi.org/10.62701/revmedica.v13.5463

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psicodinámica,, psicología evolucionista, mecanismos de defensa, conflictos, inconsciente

Abstract

The integration of psychodynamic and evolutionary psychology provides a broader understanding of the human mind. Evolutionary psychology explains patterns of thought and behavior as adaptations shaped by natural selection, while psychodynamic theory focuses on unconscious conflicts and defense mechanisms. Combining both allows for an understanding of how processes like repressed desires or the tension between id, ego, and superego may have evolved to support survival and social cohesion. Defense mechanisms are also reconsidered as adaptive strategies. Mentalization-based therapy is proposed as a clinical bridge between the two perspectives, offering a practical framework for treating psychological disorders.

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Author Biography

Roberto García Sánchez, Universidad Europea de Canarias, España

Roberto García Sánchez es Graduado en Psicología, Máster en Psicología General Sanitaria y Doctor en Psicología de la Personalidad. Actualmente es profesor en la Universidad Europea de Canarias. Sus principales áreas de especialización incluyen la psicología evolucionista, la psicología de la personalidad (psicopatología) y la psiquiatría nutricional y metabólica.

Ha participado como ponente en numerosos congresos internacionales sobre Psicología y Medicina. Su producción científica incluye conferencias, artículos académicos, capítulos de libros y libros, además de colaboraciones en comités científicos y proyectos de investigación. También ha desarrollado una extensa labor de divulgación científica en medios de comunicación.

Es el Investigador Principal del Grupo de Investigación en Neuropsiquiatría Evolucionista y forma parte de equipos de investigación en Personalidad, así como en Dietética y Nutrición.

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2025-06-29

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Mederos Castellano, S., & García Sánchez, R. (2025). The Psychodynamic theory from an evolutionary psychological perspective: Una visión evolucionista de los procesos inconscientes. MEDICA REVIEW. International Medical Humanities Review Revista Internacional De Humanidades Médicas, 13(1), 25–35. https://doi.org/10.62701/revmedica.v13.5463

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): .

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