Questions and Answers
What are Neo-Freudians?
Who developed the theory of a collective unconscious?
Jung
What is the personal unconscious according to Jung?
Jung's name for the unconscious mind as described by Freud
Define collective unconscious.
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What are archetypes in Jung's theory?
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Who proposed feelings of inferiority as the driving force behind personality?
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What concept did Horney reject in her theory?
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What is basic anxiety?
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What are neurotic personalities according to Horney?
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Who developed a theory based on social rather than sexual relationships?
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Study Notes
Neo-Freudians
- Followers of Freud who advanced their own theories of psychoanalysis, diverging from traditional Freudian concepts.
Carl Jung
- Introduced the concept of the collective unconscious, a shared part of the unconscious mind that is universal among humans.
- Identified the personal unconscious, aligning with Freud's view of the unconscious mind.
- Proposed archetypes, representing universal symbols and themes intrinsic to the human experience.
Alfred Adler
- Suggested that feelings of inferiority drive personality development and behavior.
- Developed the birth order theory, positing that one's position among siblings influences personality traits.
Karen Horney
- Focused on basic anxiety, which arises when a child faces the overwhelming world of adults and older peers.
- Rejected Freud’s notion of penis envy, advocating for a more balanced view of gender dynamics in psychology.
- Identified neurotic personalities as maladaptive approaches to interpersonal relationships, stemming from basic anxiety.
Erik Erikson
- Created a psychosocial development theory emphasizing social relationships over sexual ones.
- His framework encompasses the entire lifespan, proposing eight stages of development, each characterized by specific social and emotional challenges.
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Explore the contributions of Neo-Freudians, including Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, and Karen Horney. This quiz delves into their unique perspectives and theories, such as the collective unconscious, feelings of inferiority, and basic anxiety. Test your knowledge on how their ideas diverged from traditional Freudian concepts.