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focuses on the effects of past events on the mental and emotional processes of the present.
focuses on the effects of past events on the mental and emotional processes of the present.
PSYCHODYNAMIC PERSPECTIVE
refers to the theoretical basis that includes a specific approach, theories, and techniques that assist the psychologist to comprehend the human mind.
refers to the theoretical basis that includes a specific approach, theories, and techniques that assist the psychologist to comprehend the human mind.
PSYCHOANALYTIC PERSPECTIVE
important when understanding the human mind.
important when understanding the human mind.
unconscious
can include repressed feelings, hidden memories, habits, thoughts, desires, and reactions. memories and emotions that are too painful, embarrassing, shameful, or distressing to consciously face are stored in the enormous reservoir that makes up the unconscious mind.
can include repressed feelings, hidden memories, habits, thoughts, desires, and reactions. memories and emotions that are too painful, embarrassing, shameful, or distressing to consciously face are stored in the enormous reservoir that makes up the unconscious mind.
to explore the human psyche and explain human behavior. to help the individual by bringing together their collective unconscious and personal unconscious to reduce neuroses and other forms of mental illness.
to explore the human psyche and explain human behavior. to help the individual by bringing together their collective unconscious and personal unconscious to reduce neuroses and other forms of mental illness.
• explains personality or self in terms of prior experience. "what a person will become is the product of what one has been in the past." • to fully understand a person, one must understand his/her goals and aspirations.
• explains personality or self in terms of prior experience. "what a person will become is the product of what one has been in the past." • to fully understand a person, one must understand his/her goals and aspirations.
• it is anything that is in your current awareness. the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing now, and your awareness of your current environment are all part of your conscious experiences.
• it is anything that is in your current awareness. the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing now, and your awareness of your current environment are all part of your conscious experiences.
• refers to the idea that a segment of the deepest unconscious mind is genetically inherited and not shaped by personal experience. • it is common to human being and is responsible for several deep-seated beliefs and instincts, such as spirituality, sexual behavior, and life and death instinct.
• refers to the idea that a segment of the deepest unconscious mind is genetically inherited and not shaped by personal experience. • it is common to human being and is responsible for several deep-seated beliefs and instincts, such as spirituality, sexual behavior, and life and death instinct.
• include the persona, the shadow, the anima/animus, the self, and the hero. • describes as model of people, behavior, values and personalities
• include the persona, the shadow, the anima/animus, the self, and the hero. • describes as model of people, behavior, values and personalities
the mask we wear in social situations
the mask we wear in social situations
represents our repressed or hidden aspects.
represents our repressed or hidden aspects.
THE ARCHETYPES
THE ARCHETYPES
Greek word for "mask" or one's public image. it is how we present ourselves to the world; represents all the different social masks that we wear among various groups and situations. it acts to shield the ego from negative images; over the course of development, children learn that they must behave in certain ways to fit in with society's expectations and norms.
Greek word for "mask" or one's public image. it is how we present ourselves to the world; represents all the different social masks that we wear among various groups and situations. it acts to shield the ego from negative images; over the course of development, children learn that they must behave in certain ways to fit in with society's expectations and norms.
consists of sex and life instincts, exists as part of the unconscious mind and is composed of repressed ideas, weaknesses, desires, instincts, and shortcomings; it contains things that are not acceptable not only to our society, but also to one's personal moral and values such as envy, greed, prejudice, hate and aggression.
consists of sex and life instincts, exists as part of the unconscious mind and is composed of repressed ideas, weaknesses, desires, instincts, and shortcomings; it contains things that are not acceptable not only to our society, but also to one's personal moral and values such as envy, greed, prejudice, hate and aggression.
a feminine image in the male psyche
a feminine image in the male psyche
a male image in the female psyche.
a male image in the female psyche.
these archetypal images are based upon both what is found in the collective and personal unconscious.
these archetypal images are based upon both what is found in the collective and personal unconscious.
may contain notions about how women should behave
may contain notions about how women should behave
with wives, girlfriends, sisters, and mothers contribute to more personal images of women.
with wives, girlfriends, sisters, and mothers contribute to more personal images of women.
creating the self occurs through a process known as ___________ in which the various aspects of personality are integrated.
creating the self occurs through a process known as ___________ in which the various aspects of personality are integrated.
is the process of learning new things and building new skills— skills that help us increase our chances of success, achieving our goals, and manifesting our dreams.
is the process of learning new things and building new skills— skills that help us increase our chances of success, achieving our goals, and manifesting our dreams.
AREAS OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
AREAS OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LEARN SOMETHING NEW BY TAKING A CLASS, READING A BOOK, OR WATCHING AN I NFORMATIVE YOUTUBE VIDEO.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW BY TAKING A CLASS, READING A BOOK, OR WATCHING AN I NFORMATIVE YOUTUBE VIDEO.
can be facilitated through learning a new language, improving your public speaking skills, and practicing active listening.
can be facilitated through learning a new language, improving your public speaking skills, and practicing active listening.
includes anything that helps you feel peace and connect with your true self.
includes anything that helps you feel peace and connect with your true self.
journaling, tracking your mood, telling a friend, or even consulting a counselor are examples of what you can do here.
journaling, tracking your mood, telling a friend, or even consulting a counselor are examples of what you can do here.
exercise, eating habits and sleeping habits to gain a complete understanding of this category. You can exercise, get 7-9 hours of sleep each night, meal prep
exercise, eating habits and sleeping habits to gain a complete understanding of this category. You can exercise, get 7-9 hours of sleep each night, meal prep
• are psychological strategies that are unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.
• are psychological strategies that are unconsciously used to protect a person from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.
involve a distortion of reality in some way so that we are better able to cope with a situation.
involve a distortion of reality in some way so that we are better able to cope with a situation.
this involves a person not recognizing the reality of a stressful situation to protect themselves from overwhelming fear or anxiety. can be helpful in situations that are beyond a person’s control.
this involves a person not recognizing the reality of a stressful situation to protect themselves from overwhelming fear or anxiety. can be helpful in situations that are beyond a person’s control.
involves a person believing something to be true when it is not. can protect a person from the uncomfortable reality of a situation.
involves a person believing something to be true when it is not. can protect a person from the uncomfortable reality of a situation.
involves a person feeling that they cannot express a negative emotion toward a particular person, so they direct those negative emotions toward someone else.
involves a person feeling that they cannot express a negative emotion toward a particular person, so they direct those negative emotions toward someone else.
is an unconscious act of taking unwanted emotions or traits you don't like or refuse to accept about yourself and attributing them to someone else.
is an unconscious act of taking unwanted emotions or traits you don't like or refuse to accept about yourself and attributing them to someone else.
a person will block out painful or overwhelming feelings and emotions in situations where they experience them. you often have no control over the thoughts and emotions you repress.
a person will block out painful or overwhelming feelings and emotions in situations where they experience them. you often have no control over the thoughts and emotions you repress.
involves a person adopting the thoughts and behaviors of a person who has power over them.
involves a person adopting the thoughts and behaviors of a person who has power over them.
is a positive defense mechanism. people who use it will substitute their more aggressive or problematic impulses with healthier and more positive alternatives.
is a positive defense mechanism. people who use it will substitute their more aggressive or problematic impulses with healthier and more positive alternatives.
people use reason, logic, and facts to avoid uncomfortable feelings or situations. many times, people use this to avoid dealing with their emotions. for instance, they might justify cheating on a test because they needed the grade to graduate.
people use reason, logic, and facts to avoid uncomfortable feelings or situations. many times, people use this to avoid dealing with their emotions. for instance, they might justify cheating on a test because they needed the grade to graduate.
• is how an individual choses to display their personality to others. anything that helps a person outwardly represent their thoughts, feelings, and interests can be a form
• is how an individual choses to display their personality to others. anything that helps a person outwardly represent their thoughts, feelings, and interests can be a form
it provides individuals with a means to express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a creative and authentic way.
it provides individuals with a means to express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a creative and authentic way.
enables you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, including your strengths, weaknesses, values, and beliefs.
enables you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, including your strengths, weaknesses, values, and beliefs.
this awareness helps you make choices aligned with your authentic self and fosters a sense of purpose and direction in life.
this awareness helps you make choices aligned with your authentic self and fosters a sense of purpose and direction in life.
