PSY 209 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Narcissism, Oral Stage, Preconscious
10 Dec 2014
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An individual"s unique constellation of consistent behavioral traits. Durable disposition to behave in a particular way in a variety of. All diverse theories descended from work of sigmund freud, i. Id primitive, instinctive component of personality that operates according to pleasure principle: pleasure principle. Which demands instant gratification of its urges. Decision-making component of personality that operates according to: ego reality principle, reality principle appropriate outlets and situations can be found. Seeks to delay gratification of the id"s urges until: superego about what represents right and wrong. Moral component of personality that incorporates social standards: levels of awareness, conscious, preconscious. Whatever one is aware of at a particular point in time. Material just beneath the surface of awareness that can be easily retrieved. Largely unconscious reactions that protect a person from. Creating false but plausible excuses to justify unacceptable. Keeping distressing thoughts and feelings buried in the. Attributing one"s own thoughts, feelings, or motives to another.
