Psychodynamic & HumanisticTheories of Personality

Question 1

Psychodynamic Theory

Answer 1

how mental and physical symptoms can be caused by psycological factors/unconscious

Question 2

Preconscious

Answer 2

not currently thinking about something, but can easily be recalled to memory

Question 3

Unconscious

Answer 3

memories, feeling, etc hidden from awareness because they feel unacceptable without knowing

Question 4

Ego Defense Mechanisms

Answer 4

ways to protect the individual from internal and external unpleasantness

Question 5

Denial

Answer 5

refuse to believe things

Question 6

Displacement

Answer 6

taking anger out on someone or something that wasn’t the cause of the anger

Question 7

Projection

Answer 7

accussing people of doing something even though there doing the same thing; hypocrite

Question 8

Rationalization

Answer 8

self-justifying explanation in place of the real one

Question 9

Reaction Formation

Answer 9

acting opposite of what you feel

Question 10

Regression

Answer 10

going back in time, not acting your age

Question 11

Repression

Answer 11

pushing hurtful memories out of awareness

Question 12

Sublimation

Answer 12

channel feelings into healthy outlet

Question 13

Projective tests

Answer 13

exposed to debateable prompts, designed to reveal inner dynamics

Question 14

Humanistic theory

Answer 14

people are good and constructive, the tendency toward self-actualization is inherent, given proper environment, human beings will develop to maximum potential

Question 15

Unconditional Regard

Answer 15

acknowledging feelings, even problems, without passing judgement; honoring do devaluing

Question 16

Self-Actualization

Answer 16

fulfilling one’s potential