Neo-Freudian Approach

Carl G. Jung

2 type personality theory, collective unconscious

2 type personality theory

introverts and extroverts

collective unconscious

part of the human stores images and ideas that are common to al humans

Melanie Klein

Objection Relations Theorist, Phantasy

Objection Relations Theorist

relationships during infancy shape the way adults relate to others and the world around them

phantasy

child’s unconscious thoughts and wishes are not based in reality

Henry Stack

Interpersonal theory, anxiety avoidance

interpersonal theory

personality is composed of habitual patterns of relating to others, personality develops through the quality of one’s interpersonal relationships from infancy to late adolescence

anxiety avoidance

avoiding anxiety is an important motive for behavior

anxiety is passed down on from other to child during mother’s tension via an empathic link

alfred adler

striving for superiority

poor parental practices

striving for superiority

selfish vs. altruistic

poor parental practices

pampering robs child of coping skill

neglect robs child of learning emotional warmth

Henry A. Murray

developed personology

personology

psychoanalytic theory that combines biology, sociology, culture, and literature

needs are basic elements of personality