Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theories of Personality - AP Psychology
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Identify the process of becoming aware of one's internal experiences in humanistic therapy.
Identify the process of becoming aware of one's internal experiences in humanistic therapy.
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Self-awareness. Developing conscious understanding of one's thoughts and feelings.
Self-awareness. Developing conscious understanding of one's thoughts and feelings.
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What is the term for the individual's perception of self in humanistic theory?
What is the term for the individual's perception of self in humanistic theory?
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Self-concept. Rogers' central concept of how people view themselves.
Self-concept. Rogers' central concept of how people view themselves.
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Which theory emphasizes the role of free will in shaping personality?
Which theory emphasizes the role of free will in shaping personality?
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Humanistic theory. Believes individuals can choose their actions and shape destiny.
Humanistic theory. Believes individuals can choose their actions and shape destiny.
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Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts to others?
Which defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable thoughts to others?
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Projection. Unconsciously assigns one's own traits to other people.
Projection. Unconsciously assigns one's own traits to other people.
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What is the main criticism of Freud's theories?
What is the main criticism of Freud's theories?
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Lack of empirical support. Theories are difficult to test scientifically and objectively.
Lack of empirical support. Theories are difficult to test scientifically and objectively.
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What is the key concept of Carl Rogers' theory of personality?
What is the key concept of Carl Rogers' theory of personality?
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Self-concept. Individual's overall perception and understanding of themselves.
Self-concept. Individual's overall perception and understanding of themselves.
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Identify the concept of 'archetypes' in Jung's theory.
Identify the concept of 'archetypes' in Jung's theory.
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Universal, symbolic images in the collective unconscious. Jung's inherited, universal patterns shared across all humanity.
Universal, symbolic images in the collective unconscious. Jung's inherited, universal patterns shared across all humanity.
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What is the defense mechanism of transforming unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable actions?
What is the defense mechanism of transforming unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable actions?
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Sublimation. Channels inappropriate impulses into positive, constructive activities.
Sublimation. Channels inappropriate impulses into positive, constructive activities.
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What is the opposite of the life instinct in Freud's theory?
What is the opposite of the life instinct in Freud's theory?
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Thanatos (death instinct). Destructive drive toward aggression and self-destruction.
Thanatos (death instinct). Destructive drive toward aggression and self-destruction.
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Which psychodynamic theorist emphasized birth order's impact on personality?
Which psychodynamic theorist emphasized birth order's impact on personality?
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Alfred Adler. Individual psychology founder who studied sibling relationships' effects.
Alfred Adler. Individual psychology founder who studied sibling relationships' effects.
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What is the main focus of Carl Jung's analytical psychology?
What is the main focus of Carl Jung's analytical psychology?
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Collective unconscious and archetypes. Jung's theory emphasizing shared human symbols and experiences.
Collective unconscious and archetypes. Jung's theory emphasizing shared human symbols and experiences.
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Which Freudian stage involves the resolution of the Oedipus complex?
Which Freudian stage involves the resolution of the Oedipus complex?
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Phallic stage. Third psychosexual stage where complex is typically resolved.
Phallic stage. Third psychosexual stage where complex is typically resolved.
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What is the primary function of defense mechanisms?
What is the primary function of defense mechanisms?
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Protect the ego from anxiety. Shields consciousness from threatening or anxiety-provoking thoughts.
Protect the ego from anxiety. Shields consciousness from threatening or anxiety-provoking thoughts.
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Which psychodynamic theorist emphasized birth order's impact on personality?
Which psychodynamic theorist emphasized birth order's impact on personality?
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Alfred Adler. Individual psychology founder who studied sibling relationships' effects.
Alfred Adler. Individual psychology founder who studied sibling relationships' effects.
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Identify the humanistic theory concept that involves the actualizing tendency.
Identify the humanistic theory concept that involves the actualizing tendency.
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Self-actualization. Rogers' term for the inherent drive toward personal growth.
Self-actualization. Rogers' term for the inherent drive toward personal growth.
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What is the main focus of Carl Jung's analytical psychology?
What is the main focus of Carl Jung's analytical psychology?
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Collective unconscious and archetypes. Jung's theory emphasizing shared human symbols and experiences.
Collective unconscious and archetypes. Jung's theory emphasizing shared human symbols and experiences.
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Which Freudian stage involves the resolution of the Oedipus complex?
Which Freudian stage involves the resolution of the Oedipus complex?
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Phallic stage. Third psychosexual stage where complex is typically resolved.
Phallic stage. Third psychosexual stage where complex is typically resolved.
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Which psychodynamic theorist introduced the concept of 'basic anxiety'?
Which psychodynamic theorist introduced the concept of 'basic anxiety'?
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Karen Horney. Neo-Freudian who focused on childhood insecurity and anxiety.
Karen Horney. Neo-Freudian who focused on childhood insecurity and anxiety.
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What is the primary function of defense mechanisms?
What is the primary function of defense mechanisms?
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Protect the ego from anxiety. Shields consciousness from threatening or anxiety-provoking thoughts.
Protect the ego from anxiety. Shields consciousness from threatening or anxiety-provoking thoughts.
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What is the main goal of psychoanalytic therapy?
What is the main goal of psychoanalytic therapy?
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Bring unconscious material to consciousness. Makes repressed conflicts and memories available to conscious awareness.
Bring unconscious material to consciousness. Makes repressed conflicts and memories available to conscious awareness.
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What is the primary focus of psychodynamic theories of personality?
What is the primary focus of psychodynamic theories of personality?
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Unconscious processes influencing behavior. Emphasizes hidden mental forces shaping thoughts and actions.
Unconscious processes influencing behavior. Emphasizes hidden mental forces shaping thoughts and actions.
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Identify the founder of psychoanalytic theory.
Identify the founder of psychoanalytic theory.
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Sigmund Freud. Austrian neurologist who developed psychoanalysis in the late 1800s.
Sigmund Freud. Austrian neurologist who developed psychoanalysis in the late 1800s.
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What are the three components of Freud's model of personality?
What are the three components of Freud's model of personality?
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Id, Ego, Superego. Three-part structural model representing different aspects of the mind.
Id, Ego, Superego. Three-part structural model representing different aspects of the mind.
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Which psychosexual stage involves fixation on oral activities?
Which psychosexual stage involves fixation on oral activities?
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Oral stage. First stage (0-18 months) focused on mouth as pleasure source.
Oral stage. First stage (0-18 months) focused on mouth as pleasure source.
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During which psychosexual stage does the Oedipus complex occur?
During which psychosexual stage does the Oedipus complex occur?
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Phallic stage. Third stage (3-6 years) when children develop attraction to opposite-sex parent.
Phallic stage. Third stage (3-6 years) when children develop attraction to opposite-sex parent.
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What is the role of the ego according to Freud?
What is the role of the ego according to Freud?
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Mediates between id, superego, and reality. Reality principle governs this rational, balancing component.
Mediates between id, superego, and reality. Reality principle governs this rational, balancing component.
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What defense mechanism involves redirecting emotions to a safer object?
What defense mechanism involves redirecting emotions to a safer object?
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Displacement. Transfers feelings from threatening target to less threatening substitute.
Displacement. Transfers feelings from threatening target to less threatening substitute.
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Identify the defense mechanism characterized by refusing to accept reality.
Identify the defense mechanism characterized by refusing to accept reality.
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Denial. Unconsciously blocks out painful or threatening information.
Denial. Unconsciously blocks out painful or threatening information.
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What is the main focus of humanistic theories of personality?
What is the main focus of humanistic theories of personality?
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Personal growth and self-actualization. Emphasizes human potential and positive psychological development.
Personal growth and self-actualization. Emphasizes human potential and positive psychological development.
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Who developed the hierarchy of needs concept?
Who developed the hierarchy of needs concept?
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Abraham Maslow. American psychologist who created the famous pyramid of human needs.
Abraham Maslow. American psychologist who created the famous pyramid of human needs.
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