PPT-Psychodynamic Theory of Personality

Rusk Psychology Dissention in the Ranks While Sigmund Freud is considered the father of psychoanalysis and by many the father of modern personality theory he was also very strict and stubborn about his beliefs  . Unconscious unresolved conflicts from childhood. By the end of this topic, you should be able to:. Describe. the main assumptions of the psychodynamic approach to psychology. Describe. . the three parts of the mind as proposed by Freud: the id, the ego, and the superego . Significance of Freud:. Popularized the idea of the unconscious. Started psychoanalysis/Founded Psychodynamic theory. Ended the notion that evil spirits caused mental illness. Methods for tapping the unconscious:. disorders. Personality. Enduring . pattern of feeling thinking . and behavior . that make individual unique person. Elements of personality. Since early age. Consistent over time. Recognized by friends. Read pg. 477-478 (top) featuring a very unique personality, Steve Irwin. Read the selection with this question . in mind. : . Which traits characterized Irwin’s personality? . Why does personality form? In other words, what are the major forces that make people “who they are?”. Lesson 1 of 2. Write an essay to discuss the following statement. ‘Can we measure personality?’. Home learning. Is there a relationship between personality type and the sport people choose? . Why do some people prefer individual sports over team sports? . Unconscious unresolved conflicts from childhood. Assumptions of the Psychodynamic . A. pproach. Much of our behaviour is driven by . unconscious. motives – we are born with a ‘Eros’ . life. (preservation) and ‘Thanatos’ . Traits – the terms we use to describe yourself and others.. #1 - Social Cognitive Theory. Interaction of three factors. Cognitive-personal factors. • cognitive factors. • Include our beliefs, expectations, values, intentions, and. Uni. -dimensional or Multi-dimensional. Theoretical . or Psychometric (data reduction). Factor Analysis or Criterion Reference. Normal or Abnormal Traits. Group or Individual Administration. Oral or Written. Asserts that people’s thoughts and behaviors are motivated by powerful, unconscious drives and inner-conflicts.. Terms you’ll hear. : Sigmund Freud, unconscious, “Freudian slip,” “Oedipus Complex,” sexuality, fears, desires, free association. nner . psychological characteristic . that reflect how a person . responds. to his/her environment.. Inner characteristics -can be specific personal . qualities, attributes, traits, mannerisms . that distinguish one individual from others. PERSONALITY. What is Personality. ?. People . differ from. each . other in. meaningful . ways. People . seem to show. some . consistency in. behavior. Personality is defined as . distinctive and . Maladaptive variations or combinations of normal personality traits. Extremes on either end of specific trait dimensions can be associated with disorders.. An enduring pattern of experience and behavior that differs greatly from society’s expectations. The Psychoanalytic Perspective. The Humanistic Perspective. The Trait Perspective. The Social-Cognitive . Perspective. Exploring the Self. INTRODUCTION. Personality. Expressed by one’s traits and cultural situation. %). In this section of the course, students explore major theories of how humans . develop enduring . patterns of behavior and personal characteristics that influence how . others relate . to them. The unit also addresses research methods used to assess personality.