Archetypes Flashcards
1
Q
What are archetypes?
A
Innate universal psychic characteristics that form the basic themes of human life.
2
Q
“the unconscious is not just…”
A
“evil by nature, it is also the source of the highest good.”
Jung
3
Q
What did Jung believe would happen if we satisfied our archetypes?
A
It would make us a psychologically stronger person
4
Q
How did Jung believe we could satisfy our archetypes?
A
By following a religion or believing in a God
5
Q
The shadow
A
- the suppressed part of personality we don’t want to reveal
- source of shame and anxiety, so we deny it
- symbolised as original sin
6
Q
The persona
A
- the mask we wear to make a particular impress to others. Conceals our true nature
- can lead to inner conflict and a repression of our own individuality
7
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Anima and animus
A
- the inner attitude that takes on characteristics of opposite sex. Often repressed
- anima is the archetypal image of a woman in the unconscious of every man
- animus is the archetypal image of a man in the unconscious of every woman
8
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The self
A
- the mid point of the personality, balancing between the opposing qualities
- provides a sense of unity in experience
9
Q
What did Jung consider as the aim of the individual?
A
To achieve a state of ‘self-hood.’
