Personality Theories and Their Origin (Module 3) Flashcards
A culture’s orientation influences how individual view their self-concepts
Anthropological Self
Individualism
-Independence, Self-reliance, assertiveness
Western Perspective
Collectivism
-interdependence, cooperation, social harmony
Eastern Perspective
The “self” represent something, which belongs to the thinking substance as an intuitive beginning of rational cognition, emphasizing its independence.
Rationalism
Its represents the viewpoint of the isolated individual and contemplation (idealistic view).
Solipsism
A social philosophy that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual.
Individualism
The self is conceived as a “rational self” - one which is intensely aware of the social presence of other human beings.
Confucianism
This suggest that we apply the self-cultivation principle by obeying certain precepts, practices compassion, absorbing wisdom.
Buddhism
Atman means ‘eternal self’. the atman self refers to the real self beyond ego or false self.
Hinduism
he is Austrian neurologist and he was the founder Psychoanalysis.
Sigmund Freud (1856-1938)
The unconscious mind is the main source of human behaviour. our feelings, actions, motives. and desires all stem from this portion of our minds
Psychoanalytical Theory
What are the Three Influences to reveal themselves
The Conscious
The Subconscious
The Unconscious
It is a personality component made up of unconscious psychic energy that works to satisfy basic urges, needs, and desires
Id
it is a part of personality that meditates of the id. it also works to achieve a balance with our moral and idealistic standards.
Ego
It composed of our internalized that we have acquired from our parents and from society.
Super Ego
