PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE SELF Flashcards
4 psychologists
- SIGMUND FREUD
- CARL JUNG
- ERIK ERIKSON
- CARL ROGERS
Sigmund Freud
THE PROVINCES OF THE MIND
AND THE DEFENSE MECHANISM
3 provinces of the mind:
- ID
- EGO
- SUPEREGO
Unconscious
Satisfaction of basic needs
Immediate gratification
ID
Pleasure principle
ID
Conscious
Mediator between ID and Superego
EGO
Reality principle
EGO
Mostly unconscious
Right and Wrong
Rules, Moral and Norms
SUPEREGO
Moral principle
SUPEREGO
10 PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFENSE MECHANISMs
- Denial
- Rationalization
- Dissociation
- Projection
- Displacement
- Reaction Formation
- Regression
- Identification
- Sublimation
- Compensation
refusal to recognize a threatening situation.
Denial
making up acceptable excuses for unacceptable behavior.
Rationalization
detachment from reality and finding another representation of self to overcome stress.
Dissociation
placing one’s unacceptable thoughts onto others.
Projection
transfer of emotions or behaviors to another less threatening.
Displacement
condemns something that has an unconscious appeal.
Reaction Formation
falling back to childlike patterns as a way of coping with stressful situations.
Regression
trying to become like someone else to deal with one’s anxiety.
Identification
turning socially unacceptable urges into socially acceptable behavior.
Sublimation
trying to make up for areas in which a lack is perceived. By becoming superior in some area.
Compensation
Carl Jung
THE FOUR MAIN ARCHETYPES
Carl Jung
THE FOUR MAIN ARCHETYPES
universal, inborn models of people, behaviors or personalities that play a role in influencing human behavior.
Archetypes
One’s public personality or mask; one’s social roles.
Different social masks worn in different situations/groups.
Form of protection.
PERSONA
“The dark side of the psyche, part of ourselves that we dislike”.
SHADOW
“The opposite gender qualities and attributes of the psyche”.
Feminine; Masculine
ANIMA/ANIMUS
Contains all aspects of an individual.
Central archetypes of personality, represents wholeness of a person.
SELF
Erik Erikson
PSYCHOSOCIAL DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY
“Focus on the resolution of a specific crisis that one encounters in each of its development as a person”
Trust vs. Mistrust
INFANCY (0-18 months)
HOPE
INFANCY (0-18 months)
Most fundamental stage in life.
Is my world safe?
INFANCY (0-18 months)
If the parents are __ in providing the infant with _ including the __ such as food, love and safety, the infant develops a sense of __.
CONSISTENT; a secure environment; satisfaction of basic needs; TRUST
If the parents are __ in providing the infant with what she needs the infant develops a sense of __.
INCONSISTENT; MISTRUST
Feeding/Comfort
INFANCY (0-18 months)
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
EARLY CHILDHOOD (2-3 yrs.)
WILL
EARLY CHILDHOOD (2-3 yrs.)
Toilet training/Dressing
EARLY CHILDHOOD (2-3 yrs.)
Child begins to explore, learn, control her actions and make preferences over things of interest, such as food, toys, and clothing.
Can I do things by myself or do I need to always rely on others?
EARLY CHILDHOOD (2-3 yrs.)
If parents allow their children to __, children will develop a sense of __.
make choices on their own; AUTONOMY
While, those who do not are left with a __, that results in a feeling of __.
sense of inadequacy; SHAME and DOUBT
Initiative vs. Guilt
PRESCHOOL (3-5 yrs.)
PURPOSE
PRESCHOOL (3-5 yrs.)
Exploration/Play
PRESCHOOL (3-5 yrs.)
Children are now capable of initiating activities and begin to assert control over their environment through social interactions and play.
Am I good or bad?
PRESCHOOL (3-5 yrs.)
Children who are successful in this stage feel __ and able to __ others.
capable; lead
When such initiatives DO NOT yield the desired results, children may feel __.
GUILT
Industry vs. Inferiority
SCHOOL AGE (6-12 yrs.)
COMPETENCE
SCHOOL AGE (6-12 yrs.)
School/Activities
SCHOOL AGE (6-12 yrs.)
Through social interactions, children begin to develop a sense of PRIDE in their abilities and accomplishments, particularly in school works, sports, social activities and family life.
How can I be good?
SCHOOL AGE (6-12 yrs.)
If children are __, they develop a sense of __ in their skills.
encouraged and commended; competence and belief
If children DON’T get the support of parents and teachers in the form of __, they will _ their abilities to be successful.
encouragement and appreciation; doubt
Intimacy vs. Isolation
YOUNG ADULTHOOD (20s-early 40s)
LOVE
YOUNG ADULTHOOD (20s-early 40s)
Intimate Relationships
YOUNG ADULTHOOD (20s-early 40s)
After the person developed a sense of self in adolescence, he is now ready to share his life with others.
Am I loved and wanted?
YOUNG ADULTHOOD (20s-early 40s)
Those who are successful in this stage are able to establish __ relationships, one that is enduring, secure and results in development of a virtue known as __.
INTIMATE; “LOVE”
If people __ to establish intimate relationships with others, they may develop a sense of __.
FAILED; ISOLATION
Generativity vs. Stagnation
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD (40s-mid60s)
CARE
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD (40s-mid60s)
Work and Parenthood
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD (40s-mid60s)
In this stage, an adult is expected to raise a family or engage in productive work.
Will I provide something of real value?
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD (40s-mid60s)
Those who makes a __ during this stage, a sense of __ ensures.
significant contribution; GENERATIVITY, PRODUCTIVITY, and ACCOMPLISHMENT
Those who makes a __ during this stage, a sense of __ ensures.
significant contribution; GENERATIVITY, PRODUCTIVITY, and ACCOMPLISHMENT
Those who __ to fulfill this task may experience __ and feel __ in the world.
failed; STAGNATION; UNPRODUCTIVE and UNINVOLVED
Ego Identity vs. Despair
MATURITY (mid60s-end of life)
WISDOM
MATURITY (mid60s-end of life)
Reflection on life
MATURITY (mid60s-end of life)
As people get older their productivity slows down and begin to explore life as retired individuals.
Have I lived a full life?
MATURITY (mid60s-end of life)
They contemplate on their __ and when they are __ of them, they feel a sense of _.
accomplishments; PROUD; INTEGRITY
Those who __ to fulfill their task during this stage, may feel that their life has been __ and look back on their life with __.
FAILED; WASTED; MANY REGRETS
Carl Rogers
REAL VS. IDEAL SELF
He believed in the inherent goodness of people.
Carl Rogers
Human beings are always striving for __.
self-fulfillment or self-actualization
When the needs of the self are denied, __ may result.
severe anxiety
“It is an individual’s knowledge of who he or she is. Encompassing all of our thoughts and feelings about ourselves physically, personally, and socially”.
SELF-CONCEPT
3 parts of Self Concept
- Self Image
- Self-esteem
- Ideal Self
“Your __ is how you see yourself based on your strength and weaknesses”.
Self-image
“Refers to the positive and negative feelings you have about yourself”.
Self-esteem
“Based on one’s hope and wishes on how a person would like to become”.
IDEAL SELF
0-18 months
INFANCY
2-3 yrs.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
3-5 yrs.
PRESCHOOL
6-12 yrs.
SCHOOL AGE
12-18 yrs.
ADOLESCENCE
20s-early 40s
YOUNG ADULTHOOD
40s-mid60s
MIDDLE ADULTHOOD
mid60s-end of life
MATURITY