Carl Jung: Archetypes PDF

PSYCHOLOGY Lesson #3 – Carl Jung What’s your archetype? Learning Goals I will be able to explain key contributions in psychodynamic theory. I will be able to explain the key ideas of some psychodynamic theories. I will be able to demonstrate and recognize psychodynamic theories in...

PSYCHOLOGY Lesson #3 – Carl Jung What’s your archetype? Learning Goals I will be able to explain key contributions in psychodynamic theory. I will be able to explain the key ideas of some psychodynamic theories. I will be able to demonstrate and recognize psychodynamic theories in human behavior. Curriculum expectations C1 & C2 Terminology Ego Archetype Personal unconscious Collective unconscious Ego Represents the conscious mind as it comprises the thoughts, memories, and emotions a person is aware of.  Archetype According to Jung , 1921 ‘the term archetype is not meant to denote an inherited idea, but rather an inherited mode of functioning, corresponding to the inborn way in which the chick emerges from the egg, the bird builds its nest, a certain kind of wasp stings the motor ganglion of the caterpillar, and eels find their way to the Bermudas. In other words, it is a “pattern of behaviour”. This aspect of the archetype, the purely biological one, is the proper concern of scientific psychology’. our primitive past becomes the basis of the human psyche, directing and influencing present behavior. Personal Unconscious All the information and experiences of an individual’s lifetime that have been forgotten or repressed but continue to influence their behavior and attitudes on an unconscious level Collective Unconscious Inherited unconscious knowledge and experiences across generations, expressed through universal symbols and archetypes common to all human cultures Carl Jung 1875-1961 Swiss psychologist and psychiatrist Like Freud, Jung believes the psyche is made up of interacting systems. The three main ones are the ego, the personal unconscious, and the collective unconscious Ego Personal unconscious Collective unconscious Represents the conscious mind as Same as Freud’s version of the Shared, inherited unconscious it comprises the thoughts, unconscious. knowledge and experiences across memories, and emotions a person generations, expressed through is aware of. The personal unconscious universal symbols and archetypes. contains temporarily forgotten The ego is largely responsible for information as well as repressed Archetypes represent common feelings of identity and continuity. memories. aspects of the human experience. Complex is an important feature of The human mind has innate the personal unconscious. A characteristics “imprinted” on it complex is a collection of thoughts, because of evolution. feelings, attitudes and memories that focus on a single concept The archetype is an inherited mode of functioning. The more elements attached to the complex, the greater the influence Jung paid special attention to 4 on the individual. archetypes: the Persona, the Self, the Shadow and the Anima/Aminus  The Persona, as explained by Carl Jung, is the aspect of our personality that we present to the world as a means of social adaptation and personal convenience A well-adapted Persona can greatly contribute to our social success, as it mirrors our true personality traits and adapts to different social contexts. However, problems can arise when a person overly The Persona identifies with their Persona, unable to differentiate between their professional role and their authentic self. An example would be a teacher who continuously treats everyone as if they were their students, or someone who is overly authoritative outside their work environment.  For Jung, the ultimate aim of every The Self individual is to achieve a state of selfhood (self-actualization)  The Shadow archetype, as defined by Carl Jung, encapsulates the parts of ourselves that we may reject, disown, or simply don’t recognize. The Shadow contains traits that often contrast those presented in our Persona – the outward ‘mask’ we show to the world. The Shadow isn’t merely negative; it provides depth The Shadow and balance to our personality, reflecting the principle that every aspect of one’s personality has a compensatory counterpart. This is symbolized in the idea: “where there is light, there must also be shadow”. Overemphasis on the Persona, while neglecting the Shadow, can result in a superficial personality, preoccupied with others’ perceptions.  The “anima/animus” is the mirror image of our biological sex, that is, the unconscious feminine side in males and the masculine tendencies in women. For men, there exists an Anima (a The feminine inner personality), and for women, an Animus (a masculine inner Anima/Animus personality). These archetypes are derived both from collective ideas of femininity and masculinity and from individual experiences with the opposite sex, beginning with the person’s parents. The Jester Brings joy and laughter, often using humor to deal with difficult situations The Sage Seeks truth and wisdom, always looking to understand the world The Ruler Desires control and order, often seeking leadership The Magician Transforms reality and seeks to understand the fundamental laws of the universe The Orphan Wounded and abandoned, seeking safety and belonging The Innocent Optimistic, hopeful, always looking for happiness The Hero Courageous and strong, always striving to prove their worth The Caregiver Compassionate and nurturing, always helping others The Explorer Adventurous and restless, always seeking new experiences The Rebel Challenges authority and breaks the rules to bring about change The Lover Seeks intimacy and connection, driven by passion and emotion The Creator Imaginative and innovative, always seeking to create something new Jungian Archetypes Archetype Focus The Jester Brings joy and laughter, often using humor to deal with difficult situations The Sage Seeks truth and wisdom, always looking to understand the world The Ruler Desires control and order, often seeking leadership The Magician Transforms reality and seeks to understand the fundamental laws of the universe The Orphan Wounded and abandoned, seeking safety and belonging The Innocent Optimistic, hopeful, always looking for happiness The Hero Courageous and strong, always striving to prove their worth The Caregiver Compassionate and nurturing, always helping others The Explorer Adventurous and restless, always seeking new experiences The Rebel Challenges authority and breaks the rules to bring about change The Lover Seeks intimacy and connection, driven by passion and emotion The Creator Imaginative and innovative, always seeking to create something new Using the materials provided, match the archetype with the appropriate character. Note: There may be more than one character for each archetype. THE SAGE THE EXPLORER THE CAREGIVER THE CREATOR THE HERO THE RULER Independent Work Please read the following article and answer the questions on the handout titled Reflection- Archetypes https://conorneill.com/2018/04/21/understandingpersona lity-the-12-jungianarchetypes/ 1. How do the characteristics of the Hero archetype differ from those of the Caregiver archetype? 2. Why do you think Carl Jung believed these archetypes are universal across different cultures? 3. What archetype do you think is most prevalent in modern media, and why? 4. How can understanding archetypes help with improving team dynamics in collaborative work? 5. Which archetype do you identify with most and how does it influence your behaviour and decisions?