Chapter 14.1 & 14.2: Theories of Personality Mr. McCormick Psychology
Do-Now: (In Journal) What is “personality?” Describe your personality: Traits/Characteristics Where does one’s personality come from?
Personality Personality: The consistent, enduring, and unique characteristics of a person
Psychoanalytic Theory: Sigmund Freud Unconscious Mind: The part of the mind that contains material of which we are unaware but that strongly influences conscious processes and behaviors
Psychoanalytic Theory: Sigmund Freud Id: Part of the unconscious mind Contains our needs, drives, instincts, and repressed material “Pleasure Principle” Ego: Part of the conscious mind (in touch with reality) Strives to balance/meet the needs of the id and the superego in socially acceptable ways “Reality Principle” Superego: Source of one’s conscience Counteracts the socially undesirable impulses of the id “Moral Principle”
Psychoanalytic Theory: Sigmund Freud In what way does the ego serve as a balance between the id and the super-ego?
Freudian Slip Have you ever heard of the term “Freudian Slip?” How does this relate to Freud’s view of the mind?
Review What is the difference between the conscious and unconscious mind, according to Freud? Which part of one’s personality serves as the balance between both extremes? Of the id, ego, and super-ego, which is most socially conscientious? Least?
Homework Read Chapter 14.2 “Psychoanalytic Theories” Pgs. 378-386 Complete Section 2 Assessment Pg. 386 #s 1, 3, 4