PSY 365 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Karen Horney, Trait Theory, Reality Principle
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What is personality: sum total of an individual"s inner psychological attributes, properties that have historically characterized personality: Diversity of personality theories: psychological literature provides a large number of personality theories and testing instruments, three focuses. Freudian personality theory: personality is the result of an interaction between. The pleasure principle; no regard for consequences. The social, moral, and ethical inhibitions that manifest during decision making and social interactions. A mediator between the id"s and superego"s desires; reality principle: much of the inner conflict occurs and the subconscious level, personality develops as we mature. Motivational research (dichter: what is the connection between product symbolism and motivation, depth interview process. What are some of the benefits: are all motivations tied to unresolved sexual feelings and conflicts? (power, security, social acceptance, status) Neo-freudian personality theory: social variables rather than biological instincts underlie personality formation, five theories of freud"s disciples and their emphasis: Dealing with anxiety in social interaction; compliance, detachment, and aggression.
