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psychoanalytic theories of personality
assumption of unconscious initial states that motivate the actions of an individual and determines personality
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ID
basic, primal, inborn urges to survive and reproduce
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pleasure principle
aim to achieve immediate gratification to relieve any pent up tension
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primary process
ID's response to frustration
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wish fulfillment
mental imagery that fulfills ones need for satisfaction
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reality principle
objects reality as it guides or inhibits the activity of the ID and its pleasure principle (guidance =secondary process)
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ego
- organization of the mind, receives its power from and is dependent on the ID
- moderates desire of super ego
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super ego
perfection, judging actions, recognizes pride @ accomplishments and guilt @ our faults
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conscious ***GO OVER ONCE AGAN****
collection of improper actions for which a child is punish
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ego ideal
proper actions for which a child is rewarded
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preconscious
thoughts we arent aware of
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unconscious
thoughts that have been repressed
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defense mechanism
egos resource for relieving anxiety caused by the clash of the ID and super ego
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repression
ego's way of forcing undesired thoughts and urges to the uncon and underline many of the defense mechanisms
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regression
- reversion to an earlier development state
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reaction formation
suppression of urges by unconsciously converting them into their exact opposites
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self-schema
self given label that carries w/it a set of qualities
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identity
individual components of our self concept related to a group which we belong
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self concept
multiple identities that define who we are and how we should behave in any given context
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national identity
result of shared history, media, cuisine, and national symbols not tied to ethnicity
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heirarchy of ****GO OVER AGAIN****
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self discrepancy theory
maintains that each of us have 3 selves (actual, ideal, ought)
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ought self
representation of the way other think we should be
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self efficiency
our beliefs in our abilities to succeed
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locus of control
the way we characterized the influences in our lives
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fixation
child is overly indulged or overly frsutrated during a stage of development
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neurosis
anxiety due to fixation
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penis envy
girls take on a less stereotypical female behavior
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physiological revolution
the conflict between identity and role
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instrument relativist stage (self interest)
based on the concepts of reciprocates and sharing
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zone of proximal development
skills and abilities not yet fully developed but are in the process of development
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theory of mind
ability to sense how another's mind works
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reference group
a group of people we relate/compare ourselves to
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projection
defense mech in which an individual attributes their undesired feels into others (ink blot test)
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thematic apperception test
series of pics that are presented to a client and is asked to make a story with them,
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rationalization
justification of behaviors in a manner that is acceptable to self and society
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displacement
transference of an undesired urge from one person/object to another
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sublimination
transformation of unacceptable urges into socially acceptable behaviors
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collective unconscious
system shared amongst humans, considered to be residuals of experiences of our early ancestors
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archetypes
building blocks of images of common experiences that have an emotional element
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anima and animus
- female behaviors in male
- vice versa
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persona
aspect of our personality we present to the world
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self
point of intersection between the collective uncon, personal uncon, and the conscious mind
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inferior complex
an individuals sense of incompleteness and inferiority both physically and socialy
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creative self
force bvy which each individual shapes their uniqueness and establishes personality
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style of life
manifestation of creative self and describes a persons unique way of achieving superiority
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shadow
complete and socially reprehensible thoughts, feelings, and actions in our uncon
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mandala
promoter of unity, balance, and harmony between the con, collective uncon, and personal uncon
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fictional finalism
- notion that an individual is motivated by expectations of the future
- goals are based on fictional estimate of life's values
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neurotic needs
need is directed toward making life and interactions bearable
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basic anxiety
inadequate parenting caused by vulnerability and helplessness
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basic hostility
inadequate parenting of neglect and rejection causing anger
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object relations theory
representation of parents/caregiver based on subjective experiences during early infancy
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humanistic (phenomenological theorists)
focus on value of individuals , person centered, describe ways people strive toward self realization
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gestalt theory
practictioners take a holistic view of self and see them as a complete individual
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force field theory
not limiting ones personality and fixed traits
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peak experiences
profound and deeply moving experiences in a person's life which have important and lasting effects on them
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personal construct psychology
individual constructs a scheme of what others will do based on their knowledge, perception, and relationships with that person
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client central therapy
helps client reflect on problems, generate solution, and determine their destiny
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unconditional positive regard
therapists accepts clients completely and express everything in order to promote therapeutic environment
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type theorists
create a taxonomy of personal traits
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trait theorists
describe individuals personality as the sum of a persons characteristics behavior
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somatypes
personality if based on body types
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type A
personality characterized by behavior that is complete and compulsive
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type B
personality characterized by behavior that is laid back and relaxed
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trait
using cluster of behaviors to describe individuals
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PEN model
- psychoticism
- extraversion
- neuroticism
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psychoticism
- measure of PEN model
- measures nonconformity or social deviance
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extraversion
- measure of PEN model
- measure of tolerance for social interactions and stimulation
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neuroticism
- measure of PEN model
- measure of emotional arousal in stressful situations
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cardinal traits
traits around which a person organizes their life
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central traits
major characteristics of personality that are easy to infer such as honesty or charisma
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secondary traits
- other personal characteristics that are more limited in occurrence
- in certain situations or around certain people
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functional autonomy
behavior continues despite satisfaction of the drive that originally create the behavior
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token economics
+ behavior is rewarded w/token tat can be exchanged for privileges, treats, or reinforcements
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social cognitive
how we act w/our environment
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reciprocal determinism
idea that our thoughts, feelings, behavior, and environment all interact to determine our actions in a situation
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biomedical approach vs biopyshosocial
- solution has a biomedical nature but fails to count source of disorders (social status, lifestyle)
- bio/psycho/social components adds to an individuals disorder
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biomedical examle
heart disease can be medical, but can also be due to lifestyle
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biopsychosocial example
- genetic: depression
- psycho: stress induced experiences
- soc: career, friends, family
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delusions of reference
belief common elements in environment are directed toward an individual
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delusions of persecution
belief person is being deliberately interfered w/ discrimination against, plotted against, or threatened
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delusions of grandeur
belief person is remarkable in some way (thinks they are an icon)
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thought broadcasting
belief one's thoughts are broadcasting from one's head to external environment
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thoughts insertion
belief thoughts are being placed in one's head
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hallucinations
perceptions are not due to extended stimuli, but have a sense of reality
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loosening of associations
ideas shift from one subject to the next which the listener could not follow
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neologism
invent new words
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word salad
just words thrown together incomprehensibly
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catatonia
certain motor behaviors are characteristics of people with schiz
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echolalia
extreme catatonic behavior behavior not caused by external environment, repeating another's words
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echopraxia
imitating another's actions
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disturbance of effect
- expression of emtion
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blunting
severe reduction in the intensity affect expressions
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flat affect
no signs of emotional expression
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inappropriate affect
affect is not same w/ the context of an individuals speech
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avolition
decreased engagement in purposeful actions
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prodromal phase
evidence of deterioration, social withdrawal, unusual experiences, peculiar behavior
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major depressive disorder
mood disorder characterized by one major depressive episode
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major depression episode
is a period if at least two weeks with 5 of the following symptoms (SIGECAPS+sad)
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9 symptoms of major depressive episodes
- sleep
- interest
- guilt
- energy
- concentration
- appetite
- psychomotor symptoms
- suicidal thoughts
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anhedonia
loss of interest in all or almost all enjoyable activities
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persistent depression disorder
individuals who suffer from dysthymia
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dysthymia
a depressed mood that isnt severe enough to be major depression episode
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bipolar disorder
major type of mood disorder characterized by depression and mania
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manic episodes
abnormal and persistent mood lasting a least a week (w/ increased distractibility,self esteem, racing thoughts, and decreased sleep)
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7 symptoms of manic episodes
- distractible
- insomnia
- grandiosity
- flight of ideas
- agitation
- speech
- thoughtlessness
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bipolar disorder (I)
manic episodes w/ or w/o major depression episode
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bipolar disorder (II)
hypomania w/ at least one major depression disorder
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hypomania
does not impair functioning but will be more optimistic and energetic
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cyclothymic disorder
hypomania episodes and periods of dysthymia but not severe enough MDE
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***catecholamine theory of depression
oncreases norepinephrine and serotonin in synapse, leads to mania, decreased amount leds to depression
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generalized anxiety disorder
disproportionate and persistent worry about diff things for 6 months
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OCD
obsession which produce tension and confusion, that relieves tension but also impairs someones life
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dissociative disorder
person avoids stress by escaping from his identity
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dissociative amnesia
inability to recall past experiences that were traumatic
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dissociative fugue
a sudden move or purposely wandering away from ones home or location of usual activities
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dissociative identity fugue
two or more personal personalities that take control of a person beahavior
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depersonalization disorder
individuals feel detached from own mind, body, or surroundings
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somatic system disorder
have one somatic symptom which may or may not be linked to a medical condition which is associated with large amounts of time and energy and levels of anxiety
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illness anxiety disorder
consumed w/thoughts of having or developing a serious medical condition
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conversion disorder
unexplained symptoms affecting voluntary motor and sensory functions
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personality disorder
behavior that is inflexible and causes distress or impaired functioning of cog,emo, or impulse control
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ego-dystonic
individual sees illness as something thrusted upon someone, that is intrusive and bothersome
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ego-systonic
individual sees behavior as correct and normal with goals
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schizotypal per. disorder
pattern of odd or eccentric thinking
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ideas of reference
similar to delusions of reference but not as extreme
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schizoid PD
pattern of detachment from social relations and restricted range of emotion expression
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antisocial PD
pattern of disregard for violation of the rights for others (repeated illegal acts and deceitfulness)
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borderline PD
- unstable in behavior, mood, and their self image
- fear of abandonment
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splitting (used by those who BLPD)
defense mech in which they view others as all good or all bad
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histrionic PD
constant attention seeking disorder
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avoidant PD
individual w/extreme shyness and fear of rejection, social isolation, and desire for affection despite feeling this way
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dependent personality
continuous need for reassurance
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OCPD
individual is perfectionist and inflexible, likes rules and order
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OCD vs OCPD
- OCD- obsessions and compulsions that need to be done to reduce tension but can impair their life
- OCPD- individual is a perfectionist and are inflexible
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alzheimers
dementia characterized by gradual mem loss, disorientation, problem with abstract thought
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bradykinesia
slowness in movement
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resting tremor
tremor occurring when muscles are not used
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pill rolling tremor
flex/extend fingers while thumbs moves back and forth as if rolling something
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masklike facies
facial expressions consisting of staring eyes and partially open mouth
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cogwheel rigidity
muscle tensions, that halt movements as an attempt to manipulate a limb
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stantia nigra
layer of cells in brain that function to produce dopamine to permit proper functioning of BG
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L-DOPA
precursor that is converted to depression once in the brain
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