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| an individuals unique constellation of consistent behavioral traits |
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| a durable disposition to behave in a particular way in a variety of situations |
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| correllations among many variables are analyzed to identify closely related clusters of variables |
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| the primitive, instinctive component of personality that operates according to the pleasure principle |
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the decision-making component of personality that operates according to the reality principle
second-hand process thinking |
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the moral component of personality that incorporates social standards about what represents right and wrong
moral perfection |
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| consists of whatever one is aware of at a particular moment |
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| contains material just beneath the surface of awareness that can be easily retreived |
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| contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are well below the surface of conscious awareness but that nonetheless exert great influence on one's behavior |
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| largely unconscious reactions that protect a person from painful emotions such as anxiety and guilt |
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