PSYC 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 45: Unconscious Mind, Reality Principle, Preconscious

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Dr. Rebecca Jubis

Document Summary

Module 45 - introduction to personality and psychodynamic theories. Personality: the characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting. Psychoanalytic theory: the theory proposed by sigmund freud that childhood sexuality and unconscious motivations influence personality. Humanistic theory: the theory that is focused on the inner capacities for growth and fulfillment. 2 broad perspectives: trait theories: examine characteristic patterns of behaviour (traits, social-cognitive theories: explore the interaction between people"s traits (including their thinking) and their social context. Psychodynamic theories of personality: view the human body as a dynamic interaction between the conscious mind and unconscious mind, including motives and conflicts. Psychological troubles due to unresolved gender roles. Unconscious: the uncontrolled thoughts, wishes, and desires that are latent in the mind. Conscious: the part of the mind that deals with the reality of the world, reality principle. Preconscious: temporarily stored memories that can be recalled by the conscious. Free association: the act of having a patient say whatever is on their mind.