52 Personality and Mental Conflict

These flashcards cover key concepts related to personality traits and mental conflicts, highlighting definitions and important aspects of each term.

Id

The part of the personality that contains innate impulses and drives.

Superego

The aspect of personality that represents internalized societal and parental standards.

Anxiety

A feeling of unease caused by the conflict between the id and superego, which can grow until resolved.

Repression

The defense mechanism of forcefully blocking an unacceptable desire or conflict from consciousness.

Displacement

The defense mechanism of redirecting an unacceptable impulse toward a safer target.

Rationalization

The defense mechanism of creating a logical explanation for irrational behavior.

Openness to Experience

A trait indicating a person's willingness to seek new experiences and be creative.

Conscientiousness

A trait that reflects being thorough, careful, and responsible, often linked to academic success.

Extraversion

A trait measuring how sociable and outgoing a person is, associated with gratitude and forgiveness.

Agreeableness

A personality trait that encompasses being friendly and cooperative, linked to successful relationships.

Neuroticism

A trait characterized by emotional instability and a tendency toward negative emotions.