Psychodynamic Theories of Personality: Mother Complex
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What is the 'mother complex' based on according to Jung's theory?

  • The innate tendencies within humanity
  • The collective unconscious
  • The universal themes in various cultures and societies
  • Our personal unconscious, shaped by past experiences (correct)

    • What is the collective unconscious, according to Jung's theory?

  • A unique image of a mother based on past experiences
  • The innate tendencies within humanity that are shaped by experiences
  • A personal unconscious that is shaped by cultural influences
  • A set of universal themes and archetypes shared by all humans (correct)

    • What is an example of an archetype, according to Jung's theory?

  • The concept of a good teacher (correct)
  • The fear of heights
  • A person's unique personality traits
  • The ability to learn new skills

    • What is the main characteristic of archetypes, according to Jung's theory?

    <p>They are inherited and shared by all humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of experiences in shaping archetypes, according to Jung's theory?

    <p>Experiences shape our beliefs and reactivate archetypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of a 'motherly figure' an example of, according to Jung's theory?

    <p>A collective unconscious archetype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mother complex dependent on?

    <p>The experiences we had</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the anima and animus archetypes represent?

    <p>The opposite gender of a person's self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the anima in a male individual?

    <p>Vulnerability and empathizing with others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the animus in a female individual?

    <p>Objectiveness and assertiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emerges from the collective unconscious in dreams?

    <p>The anima and animus archetypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influences the development of the anima in a male individual?

    <p>Mother, sister, or other females in his life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of individuals with a neurotic need for prestige and social recognition?

    <p>They value themselves based on public recognition and acclaim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of using coping styles in a compulsive manner?

    <p>It becomes a pathologic and abnormal behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core of one's being and potential, according to Horney?

    <p>The self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sign of a neurotic need for personal achievement?

    <p>Pushing oneself to achieve more due to insecurity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with a superiority complex?

    <p>They have an exaggerated self-perception.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a coping style becomes a way of life?

    <p>It is no longer a coping style, but rather an unhealthy lifestyle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of blending with the crowd and conforming to the dominant culture?

    <p>One loses their uniqueness and authenticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of blending with the crowd according to the text?

    <p>To achieve a state of perfect homogeneity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of overusing the strategy of blending with the crowd?

    <p>Loss of identity and neurosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the motivation behind blending with the crowd, according to the text?

    <p>To escape loneliness or freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the split between one's genuine feelings and the persona they show to the world?

    <p>A mask or persona that hides one's true self</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Horney's self theory suggest about the 'curved' female personality?

    <p>It is culturally driven and shaped by societal expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is neuroticism according to Horney's theory?

    <p>A normal coping mechanism that becomes pathological when overused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Horney's theory categorize the 10 needs that individuals have?

    <p>Into three categories: towards, against, and away from people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main contribution of Erich Fromm to the field of psychology?

    <p>The introduction of the concept of freedom and its impact on human nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of neuroticism that makes it a normal phenomenon?

    <p>Everyone exhibits some degree of neuroticism in order to adapt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does neuroticism become pathological according to Horney's theory?

    <p>When it is used as a default coping mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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