PSY 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Sigmund Freud, Reality Principle, Trait Theory
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Personality is an individual"s unique constellation of consistent behavioral traits . A personality trait is a durable disposition to behave in a particular way in a variety of situations . However, this is but one of many perspectives on human personality. ***exam question: ___ refers to an individual"s unique constellation of consistent behavior traits answer: personality*** Psychodynamic theories include a variety of theoretical models derived from. All focus on unconscious mental forces that shape our personalities the work of sigmund freud. Personality is governed by unconscious forces that we cannot control. Childhood experiences play a significant role in determining adult personality. Personality is shaped by the manner in which individuals cope with sexual urges. The id operates according to the pleasure principle. The ego operates according to the reality principle. The superego incorporates social standards about what represents right and wrong.
