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psyc2
ch. 2
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
09/19/2008

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personality
Definition
distinct pattern of behavior, mannerisms, thoughts and emotions that characterizes an individual over time
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traits
Definition
habitual ways of behaving, thinking, and feeling, that are distinctive to an individual
Term
what is the barnum effect, how do u aviod?
Definition
statement that can apply to a lot of ppl.

aviod-

Beware of all-purpose descriptions that could apply to anyone
Beware of your own selective perceptions
Resist flattery
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freud's psycodynamic theory, id, ego, superego
Definition
freud's theory, personality consists of three major systems
is-present at birth, wants to aviod pain and attain pleasure
ego-takes info from both
superego-morality and parental authority. reasoning, good excuse
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mandala
Definition
eastern philosphies, represents unity of life
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hero
Definition
every culture has one
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earth mother
Definition
mother nature, nature in female form
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anima
Definition
reps feminine side of male
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animus
Definition
masculine side of female
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shadow
Definition
concept of evil or darker side of humanity
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jung's archetypes
Definition
mandala
hero
earth mother
anima and animus
shadow
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object relations theory
Definition
man prob in life is to find a balance btw need for independence and the need for other
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big 5 factor theory of personality
Definition
openness to experience-extent of how creative a person is and how much they are open to new experiences
conscientiouness-responsible, dependable or unreliable and fickle
extroversion-outgoing or shy
agreeableness-good natured, friendly, or irritable, disagree a lot
neuroticism-extremely worried, pessimistic, or emotional stability
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