Psychology of Personality

Exam I – Review

 

Class Activity Discussion Questions:

 

  1. How might Freud vs. Adler explain Vienne’s personality and role in the village? What might their differences be in terms of how they view women? Be sure to consider the concept of masculine protest in your answer.

 

 

  1. How might the count’s “meltdown” at the end of the movie be explained by Jung? Include collective unconscious in your answer and discuss archetypes that might have come into play.

 

 

  1. Using Adler’s 6 theoretical tenants, explain Vienne’s personality development.

 

 

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