Psychology Chapter: Freud's Psychosexual Theory

False (B)

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

<p>Positive distortion = Evaluating oneself more favorably than is accurate Negative distortion = Viewing oneself less favorably than is accurate Subjectivity = The influence of personal bias on self-perception Social comparison = Judging oneself based on the abilities of others</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Latency stage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pleasure principle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

<p>Phallic Stage = Involves the development of penis envy Latency Stage = Sexual impulses are dormant Genital Stage = Altruistic love for others begins Self-concept = Personality structure according to Carl Rogers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sexual instinct is directed to altruistic motives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Id = Driven by the pleasure principle Ego = Mediates between id and external reality Superego = Represents the morality principle Libido = Biological energy for pleasure</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It punishes us with guilt for ignoring social rules. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>Collection of beliefs about oneself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>working self-concept</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Self-concept = A collection of beliefs about oneself Working self-concept = The currently accessible self-concept Possible selves = Conceptions of what one might become in the future Self-schemas = Organized beliefs relating to aspects of oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Concepts of what the self could achieve or become (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Past experiences, current behavior, and future expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>World knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The gap between one's actual self and the self they aspire to be (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actual self, ideal self, ought self</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>dejection-related</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Actual self = Qualities that one truly possesses Ideal self = Desired characteristics one aspires to have Ought self = Traits one believes they should have Self-discrepancy = Mismatching of self-perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guilt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dissatisfaction and dejection due to not meeting her ideal self</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Experiencing sadness due to being shy while wanting to be outgoing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The part of our personality driven by basic biological needs and desires. It seeks immediate gratification and operates on the pleasure principle.

The part of our personality that represents our conscience and internalized moral standards. It develops around age 4-5 and focuses on ideal behavior, punishing us with guilt when we deviate.

The mediator between the Id and the Superego. It operates on the reality principle, balancing our desires with what's realistically possible and socially acceptable.

The innate biological energy that drives the Id. It is associated with pleasure and satisfaction.

The principle that governs the Id, seeking immediate gratification and avoiding pain.

The principle that governs the Superego, emphasizing moral standards and societal rules.

The principle that governs the Ego, balancing desires with reality and social norms.

A collection of beliefs about one's own nature, unique qualities, and typical behavior.

A multifaceted structure that includes beliefs about personality traits, abilities, physical features, values, goals, and social roles.

The part of the self-concept that is currently accessible and influences how we process information about ourselves.

Conceptions about the kind of person you might become in the future, based on past experiences, current behavior, and future expectations.

Thoughts and feelings associated with a particular self-schema influence the way someone processes information about that aspect of themselves.

When you're using a particular self-schema, it affects how you think about and respond to information.

The past and present influence how we envision our future selves.

Possible selves can motivate individuals to pursue goals by making them attentive to relevant information and role models.

Possible selves help individuals envision desired future goals and learn the necessary skills to achieve them.

A self-schema is characterized by a unique set of thoughts and feelings, making it distinct from other self-schemas.

A stage in psychosexual development, lasting roughly from age 3 to 6, where children become aware of their genitals and start to develop sexual feelings.

A defense mechanism where unacceptable impulses or thoughts are pushed into the unconscious mind.

The process by which a child identifies with and adopts the characteristics of the same-sex parent.

Freud's concept of a relatively inactive period in psychosexual development, from about ages 6 to puberty, where sexual impulses are temporarily subdued.

Freud believed that unresolved conflicts from the phallic stage could lead to issues in adulthood, such as difficulty with authority figures, and issues maintaining healthy relationships.

The final stage of psychosexual development in Freud's theory, beginning around puberty. It involves the mature expression of sexuality and a desire for heterosexual relationships.

The process of changing from self-oriented desires to a more outward focus on others, according to Freud, happening during the genital stage.

The set of qualities you believe you actually possess.

The characteristics you wish you had or believe you should have.

The traits you believe you ought to possess, often driven by societal expectations or moral values.

The mismatch between how you see yourself and your desired self-perception.

Higgins' theory that suggests that self-esteem and emotional well-being are influenced by the discrepancies between our actual, ideal, and ought selves.

When your actual self aligns with your ideal or ought self, leading to feelings of satisfaction and high self-esteem.

The emotional state associated with falling short of your ideal self, often characterized by sadness, disappointment, and dissatisfaction.

A possible self that represents a future you fear becoming.

A possible self that represents a future you aspire to be.

Thinking about possible selves, both positive and negative, can provide motivation to change and grow.

The tendency to evaluate ourselves more favorably than we actually deserve.

The tendency to make both positive and negative distortions in how we perceive ourselves. For example, someone might overrate their social skills, but underrate their physical attractiveness.

A study that demonstrated the immediate impact of social comparison on self-esteem. Subjects who were exposed to a more impressive competitor showed lower self-esteem, while those exposed to a less impressive competitor showed higher self-esteem.

The process of comparing ourselves to others, which can influence our self-concept and ultimately our self-esteem.

A group of people we use as a reference point when evaluating our own abilities, attitudes, or beliefs.