Personality Flashcards
Personality
A person’s enduring general style of dealing with others and with the world around them
Psychodynamic
A psychological approach based on Freudian concepts (i.e. unconscious), with more modern ideas
Id
The source of metal energy and drive; encompasses all of the basic human needs and desires, includiding those for food and sex (pleasure principle)
Superego
The internal representation of all society’s rules, morals, and obligations
Ego
The part of the mind that allows a person to function in the environment and be logical; reality principle
Repression
The process by which memories or desires that provoke too much anxiety to deal with are pushed to the unconscious
Displacement
A defense mechanism that directs anger away from the source of the anger to a less threatening person or object
Reaction function
Ego reverses the direction of a disturbing desire to make the desire safer or more socially acceptable
Compensation
Making up for families in one area through success in others
Rationalization
Creating logical excuses for emotional or irrational behavior
Regression
Reverting to childish behaviors
Denial
The refusal to acknowledge or accept unwanted beliefs or actions
Sublimation
The channeling or redirecting of sexual or aggressive feelings into a more socially acceptable outlet
Karen Horney
Basic anxiety is a central theme in childhood
Carl Jung
The mind comprises pairs of opposing forces
