Psychodynamic Theory
What term describes the part of the mind that contains thoughts and memories outside of conscious awareness?
What is the unconscious mind
What is the term for the belief that one's ability to succeed in specific situations?
What is self-efficacy
What is the term for acceptance and love without conditions?
What is unconditional positive regard
What are the Big Five traits ?
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What is Openness (to experience), Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism (Emotional Stability)
What is the primary focus of personality theories?
What is to explain and assess individual differences in personality
Name the ego defense mechanism that involves redirection emotions to a safer outlet.
What is displacement
Define reciprocal determinism in the social-cognitive theory
What is the interaction between personal factors, behavior, and the environment in shaping personality
Describe the self-actualizing tendency
What is the drive to realize one's full potential
How does trait theories define personality?
What is by identifying and measuring enduring characteristics that influence behavior
Name one way personality can be measured according to trait theories?
What is using questionnaires or personality inventories
What prospective test uses ambiguous images to reveal hidden aspects of personality?
What is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
Give an example of how self concept can influence a person's behavior
What is seeing oneself as competent and capable in social situations
How does humanistic psychology emphasize personal growth?
What is it focuses on self-acceptance and striving for self-improvement
What statistical method is used in trait theories to organize item responses into traits?
What is factor analysis
What is the significance of self-esteem in the social-cognitive theory?
What is it contributes to how individuals view themselves and their ability to face challenges
Explain the concept of rationalization in the Psychodynamic Theory.
What is justifying behaviors with plausible but inaccurate explanations
How does self-esteem different from self-efficacy?
Give an example of how unconditional positive regard can impact a child's development
What is parents loving their children regardless of their actions
Provide an example of a trait and how it manifests in behavior?
What is honesty, which can manifest as being trustworthy in interactions
What is psychodynamic focuses on unconsious processes, while humanistic emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization
Describe how the psychodynamic theory explains the influence of repressed childhood experiences on adult behavior
What is the idea that hidden desires and unresolved conflicts can shape behavior
What is they interact with personal and behavioral factors to shape personality
Explain how humanistic theory can be applied in therapy
What is it promotes personal growth and self acceptance in individuals
What is through specialized personality inventories that assess behavior patterns over time
Describe a real life application of understanding trait theories in education
What is using knowledge of personality to develop tailored teaching strategies for individual students