Jung's Personality Development Overview

These flashcards cover the essential vocabulary and concepts related to Jung's theory of personality development.

Self

The central aspect of personality in Jungian psychology that encompasses consciousness and the unconscious.

Shadow

The part of the personality that contains repressed weaknesses, desires, and instincts.

Persona

The social mask one wears in public, shaped by societal expectations and norms.

Psyche

The totality of the human mind, encompassing both conscious and unconscious processes.

Difference between Jung's four parts of the personality

The Self is the core, Shadow contains hidden elements, Persona is the outward face, and Psyche refers to the overall mental structure.

Key components of personality development according to Jung

The four parts: Self, Shadow, Persona, and Psyche.