Psychology of Personality
Exam I – Review
Class Activity Discussion Questions:
Chapter 1 – Introduction to Personality Theory
Dimensions of the humanity concept
What makes a theory useful?
Hypothesis
Taxonomy
Theory
Predictive validity
Construct validity (convergent & divergent)
Reliability
Chapter 2 - Freud
Definition of psychological maturity
Defense mechanisms
Purpose of dreams as wish fulfillments
Realms of consciousness (consciousness vs. unconsciousness)
Regions of the mind (also, superego dominant vs. id dominant)
Freudian slips
Major instincts or drives
Free association
Phylogenetic endowment
Beliefs about gender – anatomical differences
Chapter 3 - Adler
Definition of psychological maturity
Role of consciousness – most are aware of their behavior and its purpose
Role of early memories
Beliefs about gender - masculine protest
Fictions – subjective perceptions
Safeguarding tendencies and why they’re used
Major Final Goals: success or superiority
6 major tenets – be able to list and explain
Chapter 4 – Jung
Definition of psychological maturity
Realms of consciousness – conscious, personal, and collective unconscious
Role of ego in consciousness – centered in consciousness
Collective Unconscious – be able to define and explain role of archetypes; be able to list
and provide examples of archetypes (great mother, wise old man, hero, etc.)
Complex - definition
Shadow/Persona – know difference
Individuation – definition