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Self And Personality
Explain concept of defence mechanism.
Ego Defence Mechanisms
• A defence mechanism is a way of reducing anxiety by distorting reality unconsciously which are regulated by the ego.
• It defends the ego against the awareness of the instinctual needs.
• It is normal and adaptive; people who use defence mechanisms are often unaware of doing so.
1. Repression: Anxiety provoking behaviours or thoughts are totally dismissed by the unconscious. It is unconscious forgetting.
2. Projection: People attribute their own traits to others.
3. Denial: A person totally refuses to accept reality.
4. Reaction Formation: A person defends against anxiety by adopting behaviours opposite to his/her true feelings.
5. Rationalization: A person tries to make unreasonable feelings or behaviour seem reasonable and acceptable.
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How would Homey's explanation of depression be different from that of Alfred Adler?
What is the main proposition of humanistic approach to personality? What did Maslow mean by self-actualization?
Discuss the main observational methods used in personality assessment. What problems do we face in using these methods?
What is meant by structured personality tests? Which are the two most widely used structured personality tests?
Explain how projective techniques assess personality. Which projective tests of
personality are widely used by psychologists?
Arihant wants to become a singer even though he belongs to a family of doctors. Though his family members claim to love him but strongly disapprove his choice of career. Using Carl Rogers' terminology, describe the attitudes shown by Arihant's family.
How is personal identity different from social identity?
Why social self is called familial or relational self?
Define personality assessment.
What is Libido?
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