References to Psychology in Neon Genesis Evangelion

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To be paired with Religious References in Neon Genesis Evangelion (and perhaps with Sexual Imagery in Neon Genesis Evangelion?). Guidelines for expansion: The top part is only for concrete and confirmed references. The bottom part, which bears the T&A label, allows some theorization, thematic analysis etc. But please be concise and try to avoid that type of kitchen sink philosophy found on trillion dubious fan-sites.

Destrudo and Libido

Have their specific articles (that might no longer be needed because of this page)

Depression

A BGM title that's a reference to the mental disorder.

Hedgehog's Dilemma

This is a concept created by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. ^{[Source needed]}

Oral Stage

The English title for Episode 20, Weaving a Story part two: Oral Stage. In psychoanalysis, the oral stage is the first stage of Freud's psychosexual stages about child development. An infant derives pleasure from having things in their mouth at this stage.

Pleasure Principle

A BGM title.

Thanatos

Another BGM title.

The Sickness Unto Death

The first title of Episode 16, Sickness unto death, and..., is a reference to a book by the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. <- Wikipedia link, we could use something better.

Separation Anxiety

A BGM title that's a reference to the psychological condition where people feel extremely anxious with being away from home or people they're emotionally attached to. Separation Anxiety can become a disorder depending on the severity of it.

Theory & Analysis

DEEP.

• Oedipal tension!
• Return to the womb!
• Cocks everywhere! (See: Sexual Imagery in NGE)
  • The Phallus Chair and the Shadow Boner?