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Psychodynamic Theory

A theory of personality developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the role of unconscious processes, early childhood experiences, and inner conflicts in shaping behavior and personality.

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Id

The primitive, instinctual part of the personality that operates on the pleasure principle, seeking immediate gratification of basic drives and desires.

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Ego

The part of personality that operates on the reality principle, mediating between the unrealistic demands of the id and the constraints of the external world.

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Superego

The component of personality that represents internalized societal and parental standards of right and wrong.

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Ego Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious strategies the ego uses to manage anxiety and internal conflicts between the id and superego.

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Denial

A defense mechanism involving refusal to accept reality or facts, blocking external events from awareness.

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Displacement

A defense mechanism that involves shifting emotional impulses from a threatening target to a safer or more acceptable one.

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Projection

A defense mechanism where one attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others.

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Rationalization

Creating logical but false explanations for behaviors or feelings that are actually driven by unconscious motives.

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Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism that involves converting unacceptable impulses into their opposites.

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Regression

Reverting to behaviors characteristic of an earlier stage of development when faced with stress or conflict.

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Repression

Unconsciously blocking unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or desires from conscious awareness.

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Sublimation

Channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable or constructive activities.

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Projective Tests

Psychological assessment tools that present ambiguous stimuli to individuals, revealing aspects of their personality and internal conflicts.

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Humanistic Psychology

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and the uniqueness of each individual, focusing on potential and personal growth.

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Unconditional Positive Regard

Accepting and valuing a person without conditions or judgments, key in person-centered therapy.

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Self-Actualizing Tendency

The inherent drive within individuals to realize their full potential and become the best version of themselves.

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Social-Cognitive Theory

A theory of personality that emphasizes the interaction between individuals and their environment and posits that learning occurs in a social context.

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Reciprocal Determinism

The concept that behavior, personal factors, and environmental influences all interact and influence each other bidirectionally.

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Self-Efficacy

An individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish tasks.

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Self-Esteem

The overall sense of self-worth or personal value, broader than self-efficacy.

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Trait Theories

Theories of personality that focus on identifying and measuring individual personality characteristics known as traits.

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The Big-Five Theory

A model describing personality in terms of five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism (OCEAN).

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Openness

A trait characterized by creativity and willingness to try new things.

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Conscientiousness

A trait that includes organization, dependability, and discipline.

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Extraversion

A trait associated with sociability, assertiveness, and excitement-seeking.

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Agreeableness

A trait reflecting compassion, cooperation, and trust in others.

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Neuroticism

A trait indicating a tendency toward emotional instability and negative emotions.

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