Week 3 Jung

Question 1

What is Extraversion in Jungian theory?

Answer 1

Extraversion describes a psyche oriented outward to the objective world. Extraverts are more comfortable with the outer world of people and things.

Question 2

What is Introversion in Jungian theory?

Answer 2

Introversion describes a psyche oriented inward to the subjective world. Introverts are more comfortable with the inner world of concepts and ideas.

Question 3

What are the four functions of the psyche in Jungian theory?

Answer 3

The four functions are:

1)Thinking vs. Feeling – Rational opposites (how we make judgments).
Thinking: Prefers logic and impersonal analysis.
Feeling: Focuses on personal values, attitudes, and beliefs.
2)Sensation vs. Intuition – Irrational opposites (how we perceive and gather information).
Sensation: Uses five senses and facts.
Intuition: Looks for relationships and possibilities about past or future events.

Question 4

Describe an Extraverted Thinking type.

Answer 4

Lives according to fixed rules, represses feelings, tries to be objective but may be dogmatic.

Question 5

Describe an Introverted Thinking type.

Answer 5

Has a strong need for privacy, tends to be theoretical and intellectual, represses feelings, and may have trouble with relationships.

Question 6

Describe an Extraverted Feeling type.

Answer 6

Sociable, seeks harmony, respects tradition and authority, tends to be emotional, and represses thinking.

Question 7

Describe an Introverted Feeling type.

Answer 7

Quiet, thoughtful, hypersensitive, represses thinking, and may appear mysterious or indifferent to others.

Question 8

Describe an Extraverted Sensing type.

Answer 8

Seeks pleasure, enjoys new sensory experiences, is strongly oriented toward reality, and represses intuition.

Question 9

Describe an Introverted Sensing type.

Answer 9

Passive, calm, artistic, focuses on objective sensory events, and represses intuition.

Question 10

Describe an Extraverted Intuitive type.

Answer 10

Very creative, finds new ideas appealing, bases decisions on hunches, is in touch with unconscious wisdom, and represses sensing.

Question 11

Describe an Introverted Intuitive type.

Answer 11

Mystical dreamers, develop unusual ideas, seldom understood, and repress sensing.

Question 12

What are some strengths of Jung’s theories?

Answer 12

1)Describes behavior effectively.
2)Addresses the concept of evil.
3)Incorporates cultural elements.
4)Forms the foundation for ongoing developments.
5)Jungian therapy is still used today.

Question 13

What are some weaknesses of Jung’s theories?

Answer 13

1)Based on introspection.
2)Lacks detail on personality development.
3)Concepts are not operationalized or easily testable.
4)Not parsimonious (simple).

Question 14

What is the Self in Jungian theory?

Answer 14

The Self represents the unification of conscious and unconscious aspects of a person, achieved through the process of individuation.

Question 15

What is individuation in Jungian theory?

Answer 15

Individuation is the process of integrating various aspects of the psyche to achieve personal growth and wholeness.

Question 16

What are Jung’s archetypes?

Answer 16

Universal, inherited symbols or themes in the collective unconscious, such as the Shadow, Persona, Anima/Animus, and the Hero.

Question 17

What is the Shadow archetype?

Answer 17

The Shadow contains aspects of the self that are hidden or rejected, often including undesirable traits or instincts.

Question 18

What is the collective unconscious?

Answer 18

A shared reservoir of experiences and knowledge inherited by all humans, containing archetypes and universal symbols.

Question 19

How does Jungian theory differ from Freud’s?

Answer 19

Jung emphasized the collective unconscious, archetypes, and individuation, whereas Freud focused on the personal unconscious and psychosexual stages.

Question 20

What is the Persona in Jungian theory?

Answer 20

The Persona is the mask or role we present to the world, shaped by social expectations and conscious decisions. It serves as a mediator between the individual and society.

Question 21

What are the Anima and Animus in Jungian theory?

Answer 21

Anima: The unconscious feminine side in men, often representing emotional qualities.
Animus: The unconscious masculine side in women, often representing rational or assertive qualities.
Both facilitate communication between the conscious and unconscious.

Question 22

What is Synchronicity in Jungian theory?

Answer 22

Synchronicity refers to meaningful coincidences that lack a causal relationship but carry deep personal significance, suggesting a connection between the inner psyche and external events.

Question 23

What is the Hero’s Journey in Jungian theory?

Answer 23

The Hero’s Journey is a symbolic narrative that reflects the process of individuation. It involves overcoming challenges, integrating the Shadow, and achieving personal growth and wholeness.