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Which perspective emphasizes the influence of unconscious psychological processes and the importance of early childhood experiences?
Which perspective emphasizes the influence of unconscious psychological processes and the importance of early childhood experiences?
- Cognitive Behavioral
- Humanistic
- Trait
- Psychoanalytic (correct)
What is a key theme associated with the Humanistic perspective as proposed by Carl Rogers?
What is a key theme associated with the Humanistic perspective as proposed by Carl Rogers?
- The collective unconscious
- Striving for self-actualization (correct)
- The role of environmental factors
- Basic anxiety management
Which theorist is primarily associated with the social cognitive perspective of personality?
Which theorist is primarily associated with the social cognitive perspective of personality?
- Hans Eysenck
- Karen Horney
- Sigmund Freud
- Albert Bandura (correct)
What concept is emphasized by trait theorists in personality psychology?
What concept is emphasized by trait theorists in personality psychology?
Which of the following is NOT associated with Alfred Adler's contributions to the Psychoanalytic perspective?
Which of the following is NOT associated with Alfred Adler's contributions to the Psychoanalytic perspective?
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Psychoanalytic Perspective
Psychoanalytic Perspective
This perspective emphasizes unconscious psychological processes, the impact of early childhood experiences, and the role of basic instincts (like sex and aggression) in shaping personality.
Humanistic Perspective
Humanistic Perspective
This perspective focuses on personal growth, self-actualization, and the innate goodness of human beings. It emphasizes conscious experiences, free will, and the pursuit of meaning in life.
Social Cognitive Perspective
Social Cognitive Perspective
This perspective highlights the interaction between behavior, cognition, and the environment in shaping personality. It emphasizes conscious thought processes, self-efficacy, and observational learning.
Trait Perspective
Trait Perspective
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What is collective unconscious?
What is collective unconscious?
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Study Notes
Major Personality Perspectives
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Psychoanalytic perspective focuses on unconscious processes, instincts, and early childhood experiences. Key theorists include Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. Freud emphasized the influence of unconscious drives and early childhood experiences on personality, while Jung focused on the collective unconscious and archetypes.
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Humanistic perspective emphasizes self-concept, growth, motivation, free will, and inherent goodness. Key theorists include Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow. Rogers highlights the importance of self-actualization and a positive self-concept. Maslow emphasizes a hierarchy of needs.
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Social Cognitive perspective emphasizes reciprocal interaction between behavior, environment, and cognition. Key theorists include Albert Bandura. Bandura emphasizes the role of self-efficacy and goal setting.
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Trait perspective emphasizes measuring and describing individual differences. Key theorists include Raymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck, Robert McCrae, and Paul Costa, Jr. Eysenck focused on dimensions like introversion/extraversion and neuroticism/stability. The Big Five model (by McCrae and Costa) includes five factors: neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness.
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Test your knowledge on major personality perspectives, including psychoanalytic, humanistic, social cognitive, and trait theories. This quiz covers key theorists such as Freud, Jung, Rogers, Maslow, and Bandura, providing insights into various concepts of personality. Understand how these perspectives contribute to our understanding of human behavior.
