2. Challenging Freud’s Theories

3. Influenced by Freud Conflict Extended /altered his theory Important Neo-Freudians Alfred Adler Karen Horney Carl Jung

4. Similar to Freud Personality is set by 6 YOA Unconscious is influential Differed It’s MORE than sex! Social Relationships/ Inferiority complex Conscious mind & Free Will Present is important too Holistic & optimistic

5. Criticized Penis Envy Pessimism Proposed Status Envy “Womb Envy” Basic Anxiety – Source is social conflict (v ID) -Tyranny of Should Feminist & Optimistic

6. Similar to Freud Unconscious is not readily accessible “Trick” ego to letting down its guard Differed Sex – too much emphasis Electra Complex Personality – continues to evolve Individuation – integrate conscious & unconscious Unconscious - Collective Unconscious

7. Models of people, behaviors or personalities Innate, universal, hereditary Four Major Self: Unification of unconscious & conscious (Circle) Anima/Animus: Feminine/Masculine image in mind Shadow: Sex & life instincts; the Dark side Persona: Mask we show the world

8. The father: Authority figure; stern; powerful. The mother: Nurturing; comforting. The child: Longing for innocence; rebirth; salvation. The wise old man: Guidance; knowledge; wisdom. The hero: Champion; defender; rescuer. The maiden: Innocence; desire; purity. The trickster: Deceiver; liar; trouble-maker. Can you name some from tv/ movies/ books?

9. Ink Blots Detect underlying (unconscious) thoughts Assess personality traits What is seen is only a small indicator More influential are determinants, location and remarks or time taken to respond Questionable science/ reliability

20. Repression – Block bad thoughts/memories Displacement – Safer object to show emotion Regression – Revert to child/earlier stages Rationalization – Warped reasoning/ Excuses Sublimation – Substitute with socially acceptable action/drive Compensation – Make up for unconscious impulse Denial – Reject truth Projection – Assign your bad feelings to someone else Reaction Formation – Opposites