Carl Jung

The ego

The conscious mind, comprising the thoughts, memories, and emotions a person is aware of.

Personal unconscious

Experiences of an individual's lifetime that have been forgotten or repressed but continue to influence behavior and attitudes on an unconscious level.

Complex

A collection or cluster of thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and memories, an important feature of the personal unconscious.

Collective unconscious

Shared, inherited unconscious knowledge and experiences across generations, expressed through universal symbols and archetypes common to all human cultures.

Archetypes

Universal symbols and themes that are shared across all human cultures and epochs, stemming from the collective unconscious.

The Persona

The public face or role a person presents to others, concealing the real self, described by Jung as the 'conformity' archetype.

The Anima

For men, a feminine inner personality.

The Animus

For women, a masculine inner personality.

The Shadow

The dark, animalistic side of our personality, the source of both creative and destructive energies.

The Self

An archetype that provides a sense of unity in experience and integrates different aspects of personality.

Psychological Types

Carl Jung's theory identifying four principal psychological functions (sensation, intuition, feeling, and thinking) and their dominant presence in individuals.

Thinking (T)

A psychological function where individuals make decisions based on logic and objective considerations.

Feeling (F)

A psychological function where individuals make decisions based on subjective and personal values.

Sensing (S)

A psychological function where individuals perceive information by focusing on present realities, tangible facts, and details, being practical and literal thinkers.

Intuition (N)

A psychological function where individuals perceive information by focusing on possibilities, interconnections, and future potential, often being abstract and theoretical thinkers.

Extroversion (E)

A psychological orientation where individuals are oriented towards the outer world, outgoing and sociable, deriving energy from interaction with others.

Introversion (I)

A psychological orientation where individuals are oriented towards the inner world, quiet and reserved, deriving energy from reflection and inner experiences.

Individuation

Jung's concept for the goal of psychological development, a process of becoming aware of oneself, integrating different personality aspects, and realizing inherent potential.

Carl Gustav Jung

Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology, emphasizing the unconscious, symbolism, and personal growth.

Analytical Psychology

A school of thought founded by Carl Jung that emphasizes the role of the unconscious, symbolism, and personal growth.

Conscious (Jungian Psychology)

The 'world of consciousness and reality,' encompassing thoughts, feelings, and images of the world, and representing a small segment of the larger collective psyche.

Ego (Jungian Psychology)

The center of consciousness, responsible for a continuous sense of identity, including thoughts, perceptions, memories, and actively processed emotions.

Personal Unconscious

The upper layer of the unconscious and holds personal experiences unique to each individual, serving as a bridge between the conscious mind and the collective unconscious.

Complexes (Jungian Psychology)

Functional units in the personal unconscious, described as 'mini-personalities' made of strong emotions and memories, organized clusters of contents bound by an emotional theme.

Inferiority Complex

A complex characterized by self-doubt and seeking approval.

Mother Complex

A complex involving unresolved feelings toward one’s mother, potentially manifesting as dependency or fear of abandonment.

Power Complex

A complex driven by a need for control, often rooted in past feelings of powerlessness.

Collective Unconscious

A part of the psyche that does not derive from personal experience but is inherited and universal, whose contents are primordial images called archetypes.

Archetypes

Primordial images that have never been conscious but emerge in myths, dreams, and symbols shared across humanity, forming the contents of the collective unconscious.

The Self (Jungian Archetype)

The representation of the union of the conscious and unconscious, striving for unity and wholeness, actualized through individuation.

Individuation

The process described by Jung in which every aspect of a person’s personality is equally expressed, leading to a more balanced psyche and the actualization of the Self.

The Shadow (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype representing sex and life instincts, made of weaknesses, desires, shortcomings, and repressed ideas, often appearing as dark or threatening figures in dreams.

Anima

The feminine image in the male psyche, representing a man's inner feminine qualities.

Animus

The male image in the female psyche, representing a woman's inner masculine qualities.

Syzygy (Divine Couple)

The combination of the Anima and Animus, representing wholeness, unification, and completeness.

The Persona (Jungian Archetype)

The social mask a person presents to the world, protecting the ego and hiding impulses or emotions deemed unacceptable by society.

The Innocent (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that desires safety, happiness, and freedom from harm.

The Orphan (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that values belonging, connection, and being down-to-earth.

The Hero (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that proves worth through courage and challenges to improve the world.

The Caregiver (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that protects and helps others, often prioritizing their needs.

The Explorer (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that seeks discovery, autonomy, and staying true to oneself.

The Rebel (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that challenges the status quo and drives radical change.

The Lover (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that values intimacy, love, and deep personal relationships.

The Creator (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that uses imagination to build something meaningful and lasting.

The Jester (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that lives in the moment, bringing joy through humor and play.

The Sage (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that pursues truth, wisdom, and understanding.

The Magician (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that transforms reality and makes visions come true through knowledge.

The Ruler (Jungian Archetype)

An archetype that strives for control, order, and prosperity for community or family.

Causality (Jungian Psychology)

Explains behavior through past experiences and events, such as memories, upbringing, and traumas shaping present actions.

Teleology (Jungian Psychology)

Explains behavior through future goals, purposes, or aims, where people are motivated by what they want to achieve or become.

Psychological Types (Jung)

A framework introduced by Jung to explain differences in how people perceive and interact with the world, based on four functions and two attitudes.

Thinking (Jungian Function)

A psychological function focused on logic, analysis, and objective reasoning, evaluating situations based on truth or sense.

Feeling (Jungian Function)

A psychological function centered on values, harmony, and emotional impact, weighing what is good or bad and its effect on self or others.

Sensation (Jungian Function)

A psychological function concerned with direct experience through the five senses, noticing details, facts, and the present moment.

Intuition (Jungian Function)

A psychological function oriented toward possibilities, patterns, and future potential, seeking meaning beneath the surface.

Extraversion (Jungian Attitude)

A psychological attitude oriented toward the external world, people, and activity.

Introversion (Jungian Attitude)

A psychological attitude oriented toward the inner world, reflection, and subjective experience.

Extraverted Thinking (Te)

A psychological type focusing on external logic, efficiency, and objective order, valuing measurable results and organizing systems.

Introverted Thinking (Ti)

A psychological type focusing on internal logical consistency and precise definitions, seeking accuracy and internal frameworks for truth.

Extraverted Feeling (Fe)

A psychological type focusing on external harmony, relationships, and shared values, adapting to group needs and promoting connection.

Introverted Feeling (Fi)

A psychological type focusing on personal values and inner emotional truth, seeking authenticity and alignment with deeply held beliefs.

Extraverted Sensation (Se)

A psychological type focusing on the present moment, direct sensory experience, and action, valuing real-world excitement and immediacy.

Introverted Sensation (Si)

A psychological type focusing on past experiences, traditions, and stability, relying on memory and comparison with what is familiar.

Extraverted Intuition (Ne)

A psychological type focusing on possibilities, connections, and brainstorming, seeing multiple outcomes and exploring 'what if' ideas.

Introverted Intuition (Ni)

A psychological type focusing on inner insights, symbolic meaning, and foresight, seeking the 'big picture' and underlying themes.