Motivation
What qualifies as an instinct?
A complex unlearned behavior that has a fixed pattern through a species
What is a stressor ?
This is the common term for the body's rapid, automatic response to danger
What is denial?
When someone is unwilling to face something uncomfortable or scary to them so they deny the feeling completely
Part of the mind associated with instinctual drives
The Id
what is personality?
Personality is the way a person thinks, feels, and acts that makes them different from others.
What three factors shape our need to eat?
Psychology, biology, and culture.
What is “flight or fight”?
a stress response involving aggression or escape
What is a defense mechanism?
a mechanism that protects the individual from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings
Considered a rational mediator
The Ego
Who is known for creating the collective unconscious
Carl Jung
What is it called when your body regulates after creating a physiological need?
Homeostasis + drive reduction theory
What type of personality is highly ambitious, competitive, organized, workaholic etc..?
Type A personality/person
What is displacement in defense mechanisms?
where a person unconsciously redirects feelings or thoughts to another target
Influenced and guided by parental and societal expectations
The superego
What are the four basic types of personality styles?
ruling types, getting types,avoiding types, and socially used type.
Which is a stronger motivator? Intrinsic or extrinsic
Intrinsic
how does the release of cortisol affect the immune system?
makes it harder to fight back illnesses
What does a person experiencing regression act like?
Their mind reverses to a childlike stage to manage stress or internal conflict
The Id is heavily associated with what part of the mind?
The unconscious mind.
what is unconditional positive regards?
accepting and supporting someone no matter what.
People who obtain multiple degrees often have this as a motivator.
Achievement motivation
what appraisal involves the evaluation of the individual's ability to cope with the situation?
second appraisal
What happens when someone is in the identification stage?
adopts the traits, behaviors, or attributes of another person, to become like them.
A person primarily controlled by their ego is considered what?
a healthy and balanced individual.
What is the difference between psychodynamic and humanistic psychology?
Psychodynamic psychology ”pulls you down” and humanistic psychology you improve and "get better”