Carl Jung Flashcards
Who is Carl Jung?
Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology.
What is the primary focus of Jung’s analytical psychology?
The primary focus is on the individual’s quest for wholeness and self-actualization.
True or False: Jung introduced the concept of the collective unconscious.
True
What does the collective unconscious contain?
It contains the memories and archetypes shared by all humans.
Fill in the blank: Jung believed that archetypes are ___ universal symbols or themes.
innate
What are the four main archetypes identified by Jung?
The Self, the Shadow, the Anima/Animus, and the Persona.
Which psychological theory did Jung initially collaborate with?
Psychoanalysis, particularly with Sigmund Freud.
Multiple Choice: Which term refers to Jung’s concept of the unconscious part of the personality that contains repressed weaknesses and desires? A) Persona B) Shadow C) Anima D) Self
B) Shadow
What is the purpose of Jung’s concept of individuation?
Individuation is the process of integrating different parts of the self to achieve personal development.
True or False: Jung emphasized the importance of dreams in understanding the unconscious.
True
What is the term for the female aspect of a male psyche according to Jung?
Anima
What is the term for the male aspect of a female psyche according to Jung?
Animus
Fill in the blank: Jung’s psychological type theory includes the concepts of introversion and ___.
extraversion
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of Jung’s psychological functions? A) Thinking B) Feeling C) Judging D) Intuition
C) Judging
What is the significance of the ‘Self’ archetype?
It represents the unified whole of the personality, integrating both conscious and unconscious aspects.
True or False: Jung believed that each person has a unique set of archetypes.
False; he believed that archetypes are universal.
What role do symbols play in Jung’s theories?
Symbols are key to understanding the messages from the unconscious and facilitate the process of individuation.
What is Jung’s view on spirituality?
Jung saw spirituality as an essential part of the human experience and believed it plays a role in psychological health.
Fill in the blank: Jung’s work has greatly influenced fields such as ___ and literature.
art
What is the primary method Jung used to explore the unconscious?
Dream analysis and active imagination.
Multiple Choice: Which term describes the conscious identity that a person presents to the world, according to Jung? A) Shadow B) Persona C) Self D) Anima
B) Persona
What is the relationship between Jung and Freud?
Jung was initially a close collaborator with Freud but later diverged from Freud’s ideas, particularly regarding the unconscious.
True or False: Jung’s theories are primarily based on empirical research.
False; they are more philosophical and theoretical.
What is the name of Jung’s influential book published in 1961?
Memories, Dreams, Reflections.
Fill in the blank: Jung’s theories contributed to the development of ___ psychology.
humanistic
What is the significance of the ‘Transcendent Function’ in Jungian psychology?
It is the process of reconciling opposites within the psyche to achieve psychological growth.
