14-2 Flashcards
Unconscious
The part pf the mind that contains material of which we are unaware but that strongly influences conscious processes and behaviors
id
The part of the unconscious personality that contains our needs, drives, instincts, and repressed material
ego
The part of the personality that is in touch with reality and strives to meet the demands of the id and the superego in socially acceptable ways
Superego
The part of the personality that is the source of conscience and counteracts the social undesirable impulses of the id
Defense Mechanisms
Certain specific means by which the ego unconsciously protects itself against unpleasant impulse or circumstances
Collective unconscious
The part of the mind that contains inherited instincts, urges, and memories common to all people
Archetype
An inherited idea, based on the experiences of one’s ancestors, which which shapes one’s perception of the world
Inferiority complex
A pattern of avoiding feelings of inadequacy rather than trying to overcome their source