PSYC 2740 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Adobe After Effects, Joule, Conation

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 2740
• Professor: Alexis Arbuthnott

Document Summary

Unit 5-chapter 6- motivation theories and psychological needs. Introduced the term personology: the study of human lives and the factors that influence their development, with a particular emphasis on differences among individuals and their personality types. Believed that psychological needs were located in the unconscious, but it is possible to study them through conscious thoughts and reactions. Habit system: describes customary modes of behaviour that have become almost automatic and occur repeatedly without conscious thought. Account for overly rigid behaviours that persist over time. Accepted the existence of the id, ego, and superego (like freud) but he differed slightly in his descriptions. The superego contains more acceptable instincts that reflected psychological needs needs to be stirred up sometimes has a positive side responsible for fantasies, faith, and creative inspirations. Focused primarily on perceived aims, goals, and plans of action. Presents cultural and religious norms as the highest good. Endorsed concept of defence mechanisms, particularly repression and resistance.