PSYC 499 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Mary Ainsworth, John Bowlby, Phallic Stage
29 Nov 2017
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Personality paradox = people behave much less consistently than thought. Grow out of temperament evident from early age; determined by genetic patterns. Identical twin studies genetic factors = important in personality. The trait approach the difference between people can be seen among traits. Founder = freud his patients suffered from hysteria; believed psychological cause, not physical. Other means of protection: displacement, reaction formation, rationalization, projection. National character different cultures have different personalities. Greater genetic similarities led to greater personality similarities. (plomin & daniels, 1987) environments differ for children of the same family. Tried free association did not work, due to repressed memories. Too much room for interpretation; relied too heavily on his patients. Ego psychology stressed how unconscious conflict can be resolved. John bowlby people motivated by desire for connection/closeness with others. Phenomenology = study of individuals own unique experiences. Concepts too vague/unproven to be considered scientific accomplishments .
