Psychology 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Sigmund Freud, Conscientiousness, Defence Mechanisms

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Campbell

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6. 1 self-concept and identity: self-schema: self-given label that carries w/ set of qualities, self-concept -> sum of all the phases that come to mind when we think would we are, used to. Ideal self -> the person we would like to be: closer the 3 the higher our self-esteem. Internal locus of control -> view themselves of controlling their own fate: external locus of control -> feel the events in their lives are caused by luck or outside influence. 6. 2 formation of identity: freud: psychosexual development, human psychology and human sexuality are linked, believe libido (sex drive) is present at birth, stages, oral stage (0-1 yrs) Libidinal energy is centered on mouth: anal stage (1-3 yrs) Libido center on the anus: phallic or oedipal stage (3-5 yrs, oedipal conflict in male, electra conflict in female. Libido is sublimated: genital stage, begins puberty, person should enter healthy heterosexual relationship.