Trait Theories
Proposed that 2 primary, genetically influenced dimensions can explain normal individual variations
What is Factor Analysis?
This archetype represents the unification of the unconscious and consciousness of an individual?
What is the Self?
Things we can be aware of if we think of them.
What is preconscious?
The trait associated with negative thoughts and emotions.
What is neuroticism?
A reservoir of unconscious psychic energy that, according to Freud, strives to satisfy basic sexual and aggressive drives; the part of your mind that has irrational impulses.
What is the id?
The researcher who created the hierarchy of needs?
What is Abraham Maslow?
This personality test that uses 20 pictures of people in ambiguous situations as the visual stimuli.
What is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?
The trait associated with the willingness to try new things.
What is openness?
This regulates the conflict between your moral code and the primitive instincts of your unconscious.
What is the ego?
The idea that people need constant support and love.
What is unconditional positive regard?
The test that gives you a four letter result with each letter corresponding to a unique personality trait. (ex: INTJ)
What is the Myers-Briggs test?
The trait associated with self discipline and controlling impulses.
What is conscientiousness?
The process of saying everything that comes to your mind to free up psychic energy.
What is Free Association?
When all of a human's needs have been met and they have reached the final stage at the top of the hierarchy of needs.
What is self-actualization?
The idea that personality is composed of five fundamental personality dimensions.
What is the Five-Factor Theory?
The trait theorist who's theory involved cardinal traits, central traits, and secondary traits.
Who is Gordon Allport?
In humanism, the sense of being separate and distinct from others.
What is self-concept?
The perception of what one should be or would like to be.
What is Ideal Self?