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Personal Adjustment Psych
Chpt 2 Vocabulary of Psychology Applied to Modern Life
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
08/07/2014

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Personality
Definition
an individuals unique constellation of consistent behavioral traits
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Personality Trait
Definition
a durable disposition to behave in a particular way in a variety of situations
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Factor Analysis
Definition
correllations among many variables are analyzed to identify closely related clusters of variables
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Id
Definition
the primitive, instinctive component of personality that operates according to the pleasure principle
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Ego
Definition

the decision-making component of personality that operates according to the reality principle 

 

second-hand process thinking 

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Superego
Definition

the moral component of personality that incorporates social standards about what represents right and wrong 

 

moral perfection 

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Conscious
Definition
consists of whatever one is aware of at a particular moment
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Preconscious
Definition
contains material just beneath the surface of awareness that can be easily retreived
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Unconscious
Definition
contains thoughts, memories, and desires that are well below the surface of conscious awareness but that nonetheless exert great influence on one's behavior
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Defense Mechanisms
Definition
largely unconscious reactions that protect a person from painful emotions such as anxiety and guilt
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