The Big 'Character Development' Energy: An Evolution Story
A century before MBTI memes took over, Jung coined this pair of terms to describe how you recharge your social battery.
Introversion vs. Extroversion
"I'm the main character, you're just an NPC"
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
This mindset is the belief that abilities can be developed through effort and persistence.
Growth Mindset
Dubbed a better predictor of success than talent, it can actually be trained.
Grit.
Going from "I love you" to "I hate you" in 30 minutes flat
Borderline Personality Disorder
In Rogers’ theory, this term refers to the mismatch between your real self and ideal self.
Incongruence
A shared universal "psychic hard drive" inherited from our ancestors
Collective Unconscious
The feeling that everyone is staring at you
Spotlight effect
This concept from Bandura describes how behavior, personal factors, and environment all influence each other.
Reciprocal Determinism
The built-in, factory-default drive to grow, become more complex, and fulfill your potential.
Actualizing Tendency
Attitude that a therapist offers genuine acceptance, empathy, and warmth with no strings attached.
Unconditional Positive Regard
This type of depression is linked to changes in seasons and reduced sunlight.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Using old schemas, preferring stability, predictability, and routine.
Habitual Assimilation
"Diagnostic Bible"
DSM-5-TR
This therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)