Noun
transactional analysis (countable and uncountable, plural transactional analyses)
A psychotherapeutic system involving analysis of relationships and interactions in terms of ego states that correspond to the roles of parent (critical and nurturing), adult (rational), and child (intuitive and dependent).
His seminar group from the 1950s developed the term transactional analysis (TA) to describe therapies based on his work. Source: Internet
In addition to restating his concepts of ego states and structural analysis, the 1958 paper added the important new features of transactional analysis proper (i.e. the analysis of transactions), games, and scripts. Source: Internet
Outline Diagram of concepts in transactional analysis, based on cover of Eric Berne's 1964 book Games People Play. Source: Internet
Singer/songwriter Warren Zevon mentions transactional analysis in his 1980 song "Gorilla, You're A Desperado:" "Then the ape grew very depressed. Source: Internet