Neo-Freudians in Psychology
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What are Neo-Freudians?

  • Followers of Freud who developed their own competing theories of psychoanalysis (correct)
  • Psychologists who reject all of Freud's ideas
  • Scientists who focus solely on sexual behavior
  • Psychoanalysts who only practice Freudian methods
  • 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.

    <p>Jung's name for the memories shared by all members of the human species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are archetypes in Jung's theory?

    <p>Jung's collective, universal human memories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed feelings of inferiority as the driving force behind personality?

    <p>Adler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did Horney reject in her theory?

    <p>The concept of penis envy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is basic anxiety?

    <p>Anxiety created when a child is born into the bigger and more powerful world of older children and adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are neurotic personalities according to Horney?

    <p>Maladaptive ways of dealing with relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed a theory based on social rather than sexual relationships?

    <p>Erikson</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    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.

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