Psych chapter2- Q2

Collective Unconscious

In Jungian theory, the universal theories and experiences of humankind, represented in the symbols, stories, and images that occur across all cultures.

Archetypes

Universal, symbolic images that appear in myths, art, stories,and dreams.

Object Relations School

A psychodynamic approach that emphasizes the importance of the infant’s first two years of life and the baby’s formative relationships.

Objective Tests

Standardized questions requiring written responses.

Factor Analysis

A statistical method for analyzing the intercorrelations among various measures or test scores.

Genes

The functional units of heredity.

Temperaments

Physiological dispositions to respond to the environment in certain ways.

Heritability

A statistical estimate of the proportion of the total variance in some trait that is attributable to genetic differences among individuals within a group.

Behavioral Genetics

An interdisciplinary field of study concerned with the genetic bases f individual differences in behavior and personality.