Social psychology and personality

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Oedipus complex

A psychoanalytic theory proposed by Sigmund Freud, describing a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and feelings of rivalry with the same-sex parent.

Regression

After failing an important exam, a college student throws a tantrum and cries on their bed, similar to how a child might react to frustration.

Childlike behavior 

Reaction Formation

A student who feels angry at their teacher for giving them a bad grade instead acts overly polite and compliments the teacher.

Expressing the oppsite emotion 

Projection

A student who cheats on a test accuses others of cheating.

A person who is feeling jealous of their friend insists that their friend is the one being jealous of them.

MIRROR

Rationalization

A student who fails a test says, “I didn’t really care about that class anyway.”

EXCUSSES

Displacment 

After being yelled at by their boss, a person goes home and snaps at their family.

Sublimation

A person with aggressive urges joins a boxing club to release their energy in a healthy way.

Repression

An adult who experienced a traumatic car accident as a child has no memory of the event.

Humanistic Theory of Personality

A student focuses on personal growth and self-improvement, believing they can reach their full potential through hard work and self-reflection.

IMPROVMENT

Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality-

A person with unexplained anxiety realizes it comes from repressed childhood conflicts with their parents.

CHILDHOOD

Self-actualization

An artist continues creating art not for fame or money, but to express their true self and reach their full creative potential.

PERSONAL GROWTH

Trait Theories of Personality

A psychologist describes someone as high in extraversion and low in neuroticism, explaining their outgoing and calm behavior.+

EXPLAINING PERSONALITY

The big five model (OCEAN) Openness 

A person loves trying new foods, traveling to unfamiliar places, and exploring creative ideas.

The big five model (OCEAN)  Conscientiousness

A student always plans ahead, keeps their notes organized, and never misses assignment deadlines.

RESPONABLE

The big five model (OCEAN) Extraversion

A student enjoys being around people, talks easily with classmates, and feels energized during group activities.

EXTROVERT

The big five model (OCEAN) Agreeableness

A person is kind, cooperative, and always willing to help their friends solve problems. 

KIND

The big five model (OCEAN) Neuroticism

A person often feels anxious, easily stressed, and worries about small problems.

Social Cognitive Theory of Personality

A student sees their classmate studying hard and earning good grades, so they start studying more because they believe they can succeed too.

learning behavior through observation and belief in one’s own abilities