PS100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Extraversion And Introversion, Abraham Maslow, Reaction Formation
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Distinctive & relatively enduring ways of thinking, feeling & acting that characterize a person"s response to situations. Collection of stable traits & characteristics (consistency) Varies from one individual to another (distinctive) Personality forms as a result of struggles b/w primal needs and social/moral restraints. Personality & behaviour shaped by interacting (dynamic) underlying forces = all theories referred to as psychodynamic. Thoughts + feelings we are aware of at any given moment. Thoughts, memories, ideas that can be easily brought into conscious mind if attended to. Example: plans for evening can remain in preconscious until you require info. Important for personality development & contains most of minds content. Unaware of content & cannot become aware except under special circumstances. 3 central forces basic instinctual drives, rational thoughts & moral limits. Present at birth & represents basic instinctual needs & desires. Pleasure principle constantly strive for gratification.
