PSY 103 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Humanistic Psychology, Collective Unconscious, Extraversion And Introversion

• School: Stony Brook University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 103
• Professor: Nancy Franklin

Document Summary

Freud psychodynamic theory- relates personality to the interplay of conflicting forces includes unconsciousness. Psychoanalysis method of explaining and dealing with personality based on the interplay of conscious and unconscious forces. Ego rational, decision making aspect, keeps id in check regulates it filter . Super ego the memory of rules and prohibitions from parents, authority figures. Collective unconscious present at birth, cumulative experiences of preceding generations. Humanistic psychology consciousness, values, abstract beliefs, spiritual experiences. Striving for superiority desire to seek personal excellence and fulfillment. Self actualization achievement of one"s full potential, similar to striving for superiority. Emotional stability tendency to minimize unpleasant emotions, opposite of neuroticism (anxiety and hostility) Extraversion tendency to seek stimulation and to enjoy the company of others. Agreeability tendency to be compassionate toward others, trust other people and expect others to trust you. Conscientiousness tendency to show self discipline, competence, strive for achievement exercise, eat healthy.