4.4 Psychoanalytic and Humanistic Theories of Personality

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Psychodynamic perspective

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A psychological perspective that analyzes how behavior springs from unconscious drives and conflicts.

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Unconscious processes

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Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness.

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Ego defense mechanisms

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Psychological strategies used by the ego to manage anxiety and protect the self.

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Denial

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A defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts.

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Displacement

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A defense mechanism where emotional impulses are redirected to a substitute object or person.

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Projection

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A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others.

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Rationalization

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A defense mechanism involving the creation of false but plausible excuses to justify unacceptable behavior.

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Reaction formation

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A defense mechanism where an individual acts in a manner opposite to their true feelings.

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Regression

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A defense mechanism where an individual reverts to an earlier stage of development in response to stress.

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Repression

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A defense mechanism that involves unconsciously blocking unpleasant emotions, impulses, or memories.