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- 3. a concept from psychoanalytic theory suggesting that young boys develop unconscious sexual desires for their mothers and view their fathers as rivals.
- 5. a technique in which a person expresses their thoughts or feelings without censoring themselves, often used in psychoanalysis.
- 9. a theoretical approach that emphasizes the reciprocal interaction between individuals and their social environment
- 12. a therapeutic approach that aims to bring unconscious thoughts and conflicts into conscious awareness.
- 14. the process of fulfilling one's potential and becoming the best version of oneself.
- 15. a psychological assessment tool that presents ambiguous stimuli to elicit responses that may reflect the test taker's unconscious thoughts or feelings.
- 16. a lingering attachment to certain psychosexual stages or unresolved conflicts from childhood, which can influence personality development.
- 17. the part of the mind that mediates between the impulses of the id and the constraints of reality, operating on the reality principle.
- 19. a concept from Carl Jung's theory, referring to the shared reservoir of archetypal images and symbols that are inherited and universal.
- 21. a stable and enduring characteristic or quality that describes an individual's behavior.
- 25. the individual's perception and understanding of themselves, including their beliefs, values, abilities, and characteristics.
- 26. Maslow's theory that human motivation is driven by a hierarchical arrangement of physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs.
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- 1. unconscious strategies used to protect oneself from anxiety or discomfort, such as repression or denial.
- 2. a self-report questionnaire or assessment tool used to measure personality traits and characteristics.
- 4. theories that emphasize the inherent goodness and potential for growth in individuals, focusing on self-actualization and personal fulfillment.
- 6. a projective test that involves interpreting ambiguous pictures to reveal underlying motives, concerns, or personality characteristics.
- 7. Freud's theory that personality development occurs through a series of stages, each characterized by a focus on a different erogenous zone.
- 8. the unique set of characteristics, behaviors, and patterns of thought that define an individual.
- 10. the process by which an individual incorporates the values, attitudes, and behaviors of another person or group into their own identity.
- 11. according to Sigmund Freud, the primitive and instinctual part of the mind that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of desires.
- 13. theories that emphasize the role of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality.
- 17. a psychological test developed by selecting items that discriminate between groups of people, based on empirical evidence.
- 18. a projective test that assesses personality by presenting individuals with a series of inkblot images and analyzing their interpretations.
- 20. a concept from humanistic psychology that involves going beyond oneself and experiencing a sense of connection to something greater.
- 22. according to Freud, the part of the mind that represents internalized social rules and moral standards.
- 23. a defense mechanism that involves pushing distressing or unacceptable thoughts or memories into the unconscious mind.
- 24. the part of the mind that contains thoughts, desires, and memories that are not currently in conscious awareness.