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What does psychoanalysis emphasize as a significant factor in personality development?
Which of the following is NOT stressed by the psychoanalytic perspective on personality?
What best defines personality?
According to psychoanalysis, which aspect has enduring effects on personality?
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What is the main purpose of personality theory?
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Which of the following best describes the focus of psychoanalytic theory?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of personality?
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What role do sexual and aggressive instincts play in psychoanalytic theory?
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How do personality traits typically manifest in individuals?
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Which aspect is central to understanding differences in personality?
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Study Notes
Personality
- An individual's unique and relatively consistent patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving
- Personality theory attempts to describe and explain individual similarities and differences
Psychoanalytic Perspective on Personality
- Psychoanalysis is the theory of personality that emphasizes the influence of unconscious mental processes, the importance of sexual and aggressive instincts, and the enduring effects of early childhood experiences on personality
The Ego
- The ego is partly conscious and represents the organized, rational, and planning dimension of personality.
- The ego operates on the reality principle: the awareness of environmental demands and the capacity to accommodate them by postponing gratification until the appropriate time or circumstances.
Positive Regard
- Positive regard: the sense of being loved and valued.
- Conditional positive regard: Rogers (1959) maintained that most parents provide their children with this type of regard, which means the child is only valued and loved when they behave in a way that is acceptable to others.
Reciprocal Determinism
- Human functioning is caused by the interaction of
Evaluating the Social Cognitive Perspective
- It applies best to laboratory research.
- It ignores unconscious influences, emotions, or conflicts.
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Explore the various theories related to personality, including the psychoanalytic perspective and the role of the ego. Understand concepts like positive regard and how these influence individual behavior and development. This quiz will test your knowledge on the fundamental aspects of personality psychology.
