Jung's Archetypes and Hero's Journey

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What is the function of the persona in Jung's theory of personality?

Representing the conscious part of the psyche (correct)

Serving as the gateway to the unconscious

Reflecting the individual's true self

Balancing the ego and the shadow

Which structure of personality represents the unconscious part according to Jung?

Ego

Anima/Animus

Shadow (correct)

Persona

How does the hero's journey connect to Jung's theory of personality?

By emphasizing avoidance of the unconscious aspects of the psyche

By focusing on external challenges rather than internal conflicts

By involving a descent into the unconscious realms for self-awareness (correct)

By promoting conformity to societal expectations

Which term refers to the process of integrating the different aspects of personality according to Jung?

Individuation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the anima/animus play in Jung's theory?

Serving as a mediator between the conscious and unconscious (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Self and the Ego based on the text?

The Self involves self-realization and discovering purpose, while the Ego is just a small part of the psyche. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Ego Inflation?

A state where an individual's self-importance is exaggerated. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Extroverted Jungian Attitude as per the text?

Externally oriented, focusing on how they impact the world. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which principle defines irrational functions in Jungian Functions?

Principle of Equivalence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Rational functions from Irrational functions in Jungian Functions based on the text?

Rational functions are grounded by practical experience, but Irrational functions are beyond reasons. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Introverted Jungian Attitude focus on according to the text?

Inward-oriented perspective, seeing how the world affects them. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jung use the yin-yang symbol to represent many of his ideas?

To symbolize the opposition that creates power in the psyche. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did Jung's view of the unconscious differ from Freud's?

Jung focused on achieving self-actualization through tapping into the collective unconscious. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the collective unconscious according to Jung?

A universal reservoir of shared human experiences and archetypes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do archetypes represent in Jungian psychology?

Universal, inherited patterns and images common to all humanity. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Jung's concept of archetypes contribute to his theory?

By providing a framework for understanding the collective unconscious. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Jung's theory of opposites, what role do yin-yang symbols play?

Representing opposing forces that provide energy to the psyche. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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