Vocabulary Terms Unit 4.1 Psychodynamic and Humanistic

Projective tests

• Psychological assessments that use ambiguous stimuli to reveal hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

• Standardized tests that measure cognitive abilities and intelligence.

• Behavioral assessments that focus on observable actions and reactions.

• Personality inventories that categorize individuals into specific types.

Unconscious mind

• Part of the mind that houses memories, desires, and feelings that are not accessible to conscious awareness.

• The part of the mind responsible for rational thinking and decision making.

• The area of the brain that controls voluntary movements and actions.

• The conscious awareness of thoughts and feelings.

Projection

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

• A method of visualizing data in a two-dimensional space.

• A technique used in psychotherapy to enhance self-awareness.

• A strategy for managing stress through physical exercise.

Unconditional regard

• An attitude of acceptance and respect on the part of an observer, no matter what the person says or does.

• A form of judgment based on a person's actions and words.

• A method of therapy that focuses on the therapist's opinions.

• A type of conditional support based on performance.

Self-actualizing tendency

• The inherent drive in individuals to realize their full potential and develop their capabilities.

• A psychological condition characterized by excessive self-criticism and doubt.

• The tendency to conform to societal expectations and norms.

• An inclination towards self-indulgence and immediate gratification.

Psychodynamic theory

• A theory of psychology that examines how unconscious mental processes shape feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

• A behavioral approach focusing on observable actions and reactions.

• A cognitive theory that emphasizes the role of thoughts in shaping behavior.

• A biological perspective that looks at genetic influences on behavior.

Unconscious processes

• Mental processes that occur without conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

• Thoughts and feelings that are always in our conscious awareness.

• Behaviors that are always intentional and deliberate.

• Processes that only occur during sleep.

Humanistic psychology

• A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and their unique potential for growth.

• A method of therapy focused on unconscious processes and childhood experiences.

• A psychological approach that prioritizes observable behavior over internal mental states.

• A theory that suggests behavior is primarily driven by biological factors.

Denial

• A defense mechanism where an individual refuses to accept reality or facts.

• A process of accepting and confronting difficult truths.

• A method of avoiding responsibility for one's actions.

• A strategy for enhancing emotional resilience.

Displacement

• A defense mechanism where emotions are redirected from a threatening target to a safer one.

• A psychological state characterized by a lack of emotional response.

• A method of coping that involves ignoring the problem entirely.

• A technique used to enhance memory retention through repetition.