Humanistic Psychology and Personality Theories

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Acceptance

Unconditional positive regard for oneself and others.

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Genuineness

Being authentic and transparent in interactions.

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Empathy

Understanding and sharing another's feelings.

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Self-Actualization

Realizing one's full potential and capabilities.

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Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow's framework for human motivation levels.

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Transcendence

Finding meaning beyond personal self and identity.

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Esteem Needs

Desire for recognition, respect, and achievement.

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Belonging Needs

Need for love, acceptance, and social connections.

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Safety Needs

Desire for security and stability in life.

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Physiological Needs

Basic survival requirements like food and water.

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Self-Concept

Perception of oneself based on thoughts and feelings.

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Positive Self-Concept

Leads to confidence and positive actions.

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Negative Self-Concept

Results in feelings of inadequacy and unhappiness.

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Defense Mechanisms

Ego's strategies to protect against anxiety.

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Projection

Attributing one's unacceptable thoughts to others.

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Repression

Unconsciously blocking painful thoughts from awareness.

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Rationalization

Justifying actions with logical reasons instead of real ones.

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Displacement

Redirecting emotions from a threatening target to a safer one.

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Sublimation

Channeling unacceptable impulses into socially acceptable activities.

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Denial

Refusing to accept reality or facts.

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Karen Horney

Critiqued Freud's views on women's emotional capabilities.

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Alfred Adler

Focused on overcoming feelings of inferiority.

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Carl Jung

Emphasized collective unconscious and archetypes.

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Neo-Freudians

Psychologists who adapted Freud's theories.

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Dual Processing

Simultaneous processing by conscious and unconscious minds.

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Free Association

Psychoanalytic technique for exploring the unconscious.

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Iceberg Model

Illustrates conscious and unconscious mind components.

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