PSYCH 1X03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Erik Erikson, Gordon Allport, Hans Eysenck
9 May 2016
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It is an abstract concept that is often referred to as hypothetical constructs . The type approach (16-17th century): proposed by hippocrates. Believed the body was made of 4 humours : blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile and personality was determined the balance of these humours . Characteristics of internal structures in your mind, and the way they interact with each other, determine ho we feel and behave and behave. Tripatite model of personality: consists of the id, the ego and the superego. Struggle among the conscious and unconscious influences amongst these three levels. The id: seek pleasure and avoid pain- pleasure principle. Basic instinc and motivational energy named libido. Regardless of how behavior affects other people. Functions completely in the unconscious therefore not directly aware of it: ex: going to pub vs going to study group. Sole goal is to ensure we remain morally perfect, by obeying rules and respecting values.
