Psychology: Adler, Jung, and Horney

A school of thought that developed from Freud's original psychoanalytic theory, but with modifications and additions.

Sigmund Freud's challenging journey in establishing and promoting psychoanalysis despite resistance and disbelief.

A central contribution of psychoanalysis—using talk therapy to treat psychological distress.

In Freud's theory, the life drive or energy in individuals.

A crucial stage in development where children deal with desires and relationships, often in a social context.

The process of learning social norms and behaviors, affecting psychological development.

Focused on social factors and inferiority perceptions influencing psychological development, rather than solely on psychosexual drives.

Alfred Adler's concept that perceptions of physical weakness, rather than reality, are crucial to shaping personality.

A striving to compensate for perceived weaknesses or inferiority, particularly common in men, influencing their behaviors and choices.

A universal, shared pool of human experiences and ideas, influencing dreams, myths, and behavior.

The public face or role we present to the world, frequently not fully genuine or truthful.

Personality traits that characterize how individuals interact externally with others and the world.

A sense of insecurity and helplessness, often arising from childhood experiences, impacting adult behavior.

Eight stages of development focusing on social and emotional growth throughout life. Each stage presents conflicts that must be resolved to move toward maturity.

The first stage in Erikson's theory, where infants learn to trust or mistrust their caregivers based on the consistency and reliability of their needs being met.

The second stage in Erikson's theory, where toddlers develop independence and a sense of self-control or feel shame and self-doubt.

The third stage in Erikson's theory, where preschoolers explore their roles and develop a sense of right and wrong, or feel guilty about their actions.

The fourth stage in Erikson's theory, where school-age children learn and develop their skills, or feel inadequate and inferior to others.

The fifth stage in Erikson's theory, where adolescents gain a sense of self and their future roles or experience role confusion and uncertainty.

The sixth stage in Erikson's theory, where young adults strive for intimacy in relationships or feel isolated.

The seventh stage in Erikson's theory, where middle-aged adults contribute to future generations or feel stagnant and unproductive.