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Trauma and the Born-of-Suffering Mechanism in Evolutionary Psychoanalysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Within evolutionary psychoanalysis, trauma is more than a pathological response; it is a functional, encoded threat signal. For certain individuals, the born-of-suffering pathway converts this encoded threat into adaptive prosocial action, providing validation, restoring agency, and promoting psychological growth. This mechanism is scientifically plausible, logically coherent, and fully testable, offering a robust explanation for the link between trauma and altruistic behavior in human evolution and contemporary society.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17336146

Author: Tyler P.

Language: English

Topic: Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7089670295

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