Sexual Development Throughout The Lifespan

Question 1

The part of the mind that holds accessible and current thoughts
(Freud level of the mind)

Answer 1

Consciousness

Question 2

The area that holds thoughts that can be accessed by memory
(Freud mind levels)

Answer 2

Pre-consciousness

Question 3

Where the mind motivates behavior and contains thoughts, feelings, and impulses that are not easily accessible
(Freud mind levels)

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Unconscious

Question 4

Erogenous zone

Answer 4

Area of the body that is sensitive to sexual stimulation

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a system of psychological theory and therapy that aims to treat mental conditions by investigating the interaction of conscious and unconscious elements in the mind and bringing repressed fears and conflicts into the conscious mind by techniques such as dream interpretation and free association.

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Psychoanalysis

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The most basic primitive part of the human psyche, based on instincts and all biological aspects of the persons being
(Freud Psychic Apparatus)

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Id

Question 7

Part of personality that develops over time. Operates on reality principle, allowing it to consider the feelings of others/weighing options

(Freud Psychic Apparatus)

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Ego

Question 8

Personality component developed by age 5. Suppresses urges of the Id but also convinces the ego to act idealistically instead of realistically

(Freud Psychic Apparatus)

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Super-ego

Question 9

Ego strength

Answer 9

How well the personality components balance each other out

Question 10

Creator of “stages of moral reasoning” where individuals model behavior and behavior patterns around them develops concepts of right and wrong as they progress through life.

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Lawrence Kohlberg

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Creator of “stages of faith” theory- individuals who feel safe and nurtured in early years will stay with their faith, those who feel the opposite will stray away

Answer 11

James Fowler

Question 12

Racial and cultural identity model

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Most individuals try to conform to primary culture which is considered to be superior by their peers. As they develop they decide what works best for them while respecting others differences (ideally)

Question 13

Theory of Asian racial identity development

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Minorities from Asian countries who grow up in the US may act in traditional ways at home but struggle to identify and assimilate with peers at school

Question 14

Maslow Hierarchy of needs structure

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Self-actualization
Esteem
Love/belonging
Safety
Physiological

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Bonding

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Mother’s initial connection to baby

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Attachment

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Refers to a gradual relationship development between child and parents/caretaker

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Avoidant attachment

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Child does not seek out the caregiver when distressed but acts independently

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Ambivalent attachment

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Child shows inconsistency toward the caregiver; sometimes clingy, other times resisting their comfort

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Disengagement theory

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Older adults tend to withdraw from social systems as they age

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Activity theory

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Social activity serves as a buffer to aging

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Continuity theory

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With age people attempt to maintain activities and relationships that were typical for them as younger adults

Question 22

What is an endomorph?

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An overweight individual with an easy going personality
(William Sheldon body type theory)

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What is a mesomorph?

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A muscular person with an aggressive personality
(William Sheldon body type theory)

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What is an ectomorph?

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A thin individual with an artistic personality
(William Sheldon body type theory)

Question 25

What are humors?

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Refers to Hippocrates four temperaments which are associated with bile and phlegm

Question 26

Gordon Allport

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Created the trait theory- personalities are based on clusters of traits

Question 27

Carl Rogers- humanistic theory

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help the client achieve a growing openness to experience, an increasing existential lifestyle, increasing organismic trust, freedom of choice, creativity, reliability, and constructiveness, and living a rich full life