The authors not only appraise the scientific soundness regarding each of Freud's most important theories but suggest ways which they can be revised to incorporate the most up-to-date findings. Contains detailed analyses of the most recent empirical discoveries pertinent to Freud's theories about psychopathology, personality types, Oedipal dynamics and the nature of the dream process. Documents what is known about the efficacy of insight, transference and personality variables to the progression of the therapeutic procedure.