Psychodynamic Theory
Repression, rationalization, projection, denial.
What are examples of Freud's defense mechanisms?
The focus of the Humanistic Theory
What is the innate drive to better themselves?
Goals of trait theory...
Identify, describe, & measure personality traits
Developed the social-cognitive theory
Who is Albert Bandura?
Types of personality assessments
What are projection tests and self-report inventories?
This component of psychodynamic theory that adheres to the pleasure principle and prioritizes wish fulfillment.
What is the ID?
Created the model for modern therapy and mental health professionals.
Who is Carl Rogers?
Type of personality traits that fuel observable behaviors and traits.
What are source traits?
The most important way the social-cognitive trait differs from the humanistic and psychoanalytic perspectives.
What is based on empirical evidence?
Another name for the Rorschach Test
What is the inkblot test?
This component of psychodynamic theory is the psychological component and contributes the reality principle and secondary process thinking
What is the ego
The most critical component of childhood (according to Rogers)
What is positive regard?
This personality characteristic (or dimension) relates to how outgoing/enthusiastic we are vs how quiet/stoical.
What is introversion/extroversion?
Two ways Bandura believes behaviors are learned ...
What are observation/imitation & consequences?
A more structured projection test to reveal the subconscious dynamics of a person's personality.
What is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?
This component of psychodynamic theory contains the conscience & ego-ideal and contributes moral imperatives.
What is the superego?
Feeling of being loved and valued by parents - as long as the child conforms to the parent's expectations.
What is conditional positive regard?
Developed the 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire
Who is Raymond Cattell?
The most commonly used and most accurate personality test.
What is the MMPI?
This defense mechanism involves pushing things down into the unconscious
What is repression?
Feeling of being loved and valued by parents - even if the child does not conform to the parent's expectations.
What is unconditional positive regard?
Developed the 3 Factor Personality Test
Who is Hans Eysenck?
These are the 3 points of the social cognitive triangle model
What are: personal factors, behavior, environmental factors?
Criticism of projection tests
What is unreliable, subjective, and not evidence-based?
This defense mechanism involves redirecting emotions onto a less threatening person/object.
What is displacement?
A mix of thoughts and feelings that answer the fundamental question...WHO AM I?
What is self-concept?
The most modern approach to trait theory.
What is the Five Factor Model or "Big Five"?
The belief that an individual's behavior influences and is influenced by both the social world and personal characteristics.
What is reciprocal determinism?
Criticism of self-report inventories
Answers could be faked, participant could be in denial or get bored and mark random answers.