PSY100H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Reality Principle, Trait Theory, Psychodynamics
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The characteristics and thoughts, emotional responses and behaviours that are relatively stable in an individual over time and across circumstance: perspectives. Defense mechanisms: unconscious mental strategies the mind uses to protect itself: humanistic approaches. Personal experiences and belief systems (self actualization: rogers person-centred approach. The organized, consistent set of perceptions and beliefs about oneself: social-cognitive approaches. Process by which people alter or change their behaviour to attain personal goals. Often involves postponing short-term rewards in the pursuit of long term goals: personality trait.
