Unit 7 Test Review Flashcards
Pleasure Principle
the psychic force that motivates people to seek immediate gratification of instinctual, or libidinal. Impulses, such as sex, hunger and elimination
Carl Rogers
In his Self Theory, it states that genuineness, empath, and acceptance are important aspects in nurturing human growth.
Oedipus Complex
the sexual attraction that a boy has to their own mother. The jealous that they feel towards their father
Repression
this defense mechanism gets rid of the anxiety filled wishes from our consciousness.
Regression
It makes us go back to the infantile stage of development
Reaction Formation
In our unconscious, the ego creates unacceptable impulses look like the opposites
Projection
when you hide your feelings by attributing them to others
Rationalization
we create excuses to justify our actions and to hide the real reason of our actions
Displacement
When you place your anger on someone or something else
Sublimation
when you change your impulses into motivation
Denial
when you don’t accept the things that happened in reality
Oral
(0-18 months) pleasure focuses on the mouth. Ex. biting, chewing, and sucking
Anal
(18-36 months): pleasure focuses on get rid of waste from the bowel and bladder. It copes with the demands for control
Phallic
(3-6 years): Pleasure zone - the genitals. Deals with incestuous sexual feelings
Latency
(3-6 years): Pleasure zone - the genitals. Deals with incestuous sexual feelings
Genital
(puberty on): maturation of sexual interests
Id
it focuses on the pleasure principles. It looks to instantly meet your pleasures
Ego
focuses on reality principles. The ego finds ways to meet the impulses of the id in realistic ways. It contains some parts of your thoughts, judgment, memories, and perceptions
Superego
this focuses on our morals. The superego wants to be perfect and ideal. This helps us behave. Most of its demands often contradict the demands of id
Cannon - Bard Theory
We simultaneously feel physiological reactions and emotions
James - Lange Theory
The emotions we feel reflects the state of our body
AIDS
A sexually transmitted disease. It is a life threatening disease caused by an immunodeficiency virus. Known as HIV
Obesity
A medical condition characterized by a body mass index of greater than 30 and associated with various health problems, such as an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes
Bulimia Nervosa
an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high-calorie foods, followed by vomiting, fasting, etc
Anorexia Nervosa
a disorder characterized by a strong desire to lose weight, a low BMI, and habitually restrictive eating
Personality
The set of thoughts, feelings, traits, and behaviors that are characteristic of a person and consistent over time and in different situations
Motivation
process that initiate, direct, and sustain behavior
Instinct
inborn, fixed patterns of behavior that present in response to certain stimuli and are often species-specific
Drive
a state of unrest or irritation that energizes particular behaviors to alleviate it
Homeostasis
a dynamic state of equilibrium maintained by fulfilling drives and regulating internal conditions such as body temperature and blood pressure
Incentive
a theory of motivation stating that behaviors are motivated by the desire to attain rewards and avoid punishments
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
a theory that classifies needs into five categories: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization
Insulin
a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. It regulates the glucose levels in the blood
