Theory of Personality and Freud's Psychodynamic Approach

Flashcards covering key concepts about personality theories and Freud's psychodynamic approach.

What are the Big Five personality traits?

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

What does the acronym OCEAN stand for in personality psychology?

Openness, Conscientiousness, Extroversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.

What is the key difference between a trait approach and a type approach to personality?

A trait approach views personality as dimensions on a continuum, while a type approach categorizes individuals into distinct groups.

Who is the founder of psychodynamic theory?

Sigmund Freud.

What is catharsis in Freud's psychodynamic theory?

The release of pent-up trauma and conflict from the unconscious.

What role does the unconscious play in psychodynamic theory?

It houses the feelings, thoughts, and urges that are not accessible to our conscious mind.

What is the pleasure principle according to Freud?

The instinctual drive to seek pleasure and avoid pain.

How does Freud differentiate between the id, ego, and superego?

The id represents primal urges, the ego mediates between reality and desires, and the superego embodies moral standards.

What psychological disorder did Freud pioneer research on?

Hysteria.

What is reliability in the context of personality testing?

The consistency of a test's results over time.

What is validity in the context of personality testing?

The degree to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

Name one criticism of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

It has been criticized for its reliability and validity.

What does a high score in conscientiousness suggest about an individual?

They are very organized, responsible, and detail-oriented.

According to Freud, what might cause psychological disorders?

Unresolved conflicts and traumas buried in the unconscious.

Who was Anna O and why is she significant in Freud's work?

She was one of Freud's early patients whose case helped him develop his theories on hysteria and the unconscious.