Chapter 11: Personality Flashcards
_____ is long-standing traits and patterns that propel individuals to consistently think, feel and behave
Personality
Personality is a dynamic system directed by _____ in constant conflict
3 structures
What 3 structures are in constant conflict in personality ?
The Id, Superego, and Ego
Describe the ID
Operates on pleasure principle
“If it feels good, do it”
Desires immediate gratification despite consequences
Describe the Superego
Tells use when we’ve violated rules- “conscience”
Irrational and controlling tries to block ID
Perfectionistic and Moralistic
Describe the Ego
The rational part of personality
Satisfies ID’s wants and needs in a way that is consistent with reality
Delays actions until inappropriate ( reality principle)
What are the Stages of Psychosexual Development?
Oral, Anal, Phallic, and Genital
What is the erogenous zone of the Oral Stage?
Mouth
What is the erogenous zone of the Anal Stage?
Anus, Ex. toilet training
What is the erogenous zone of the Phallic Stage?
Genitals
Who believed birth order shaped our personality?
Alfred Adler
Who coined the term “womb envy” and believed sociocultural influences on personality should be explored?
Karen Horney
Who coined the terms Personal and Collective Unconscious?
Carl Jung
Where does the Collective Unconcious come from?
cumulative experiences of preceding generations
Who created the “Self Theory”
Carl Rodgers
