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Fixation

Psychodynamic and Depth Perspectives on...

Overview Fixation, in the context of psychodynamic theory, refers to the persistent focus on past...

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Psychodynamic Theory of Personality

Foundations of Personality Theory

Definition The Psychodynamic Theory of Personality is a psychological framework that emphasizes t...

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Superego

Psychodynamic and Depth Perspectives on...

Definition The superego is a concept related to personality from Freudian (psychodynamic) psychol...

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Ego

Psychodynamic and Depth Perspectives on...

Definition In psychology, particularly within Sigmund Freud's psychodynamic theory, the ego refer...

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Id

Psychodynamic and Depth Perspectives on...

Definition The id is a term from psychology, specifically Freudian (psychodynamic) theory, referr...

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The Unconscious

Psychodynamic and Depth Perspectives on...

Definition The unconscious in psychology refers to the part of the mind that contains thoughts, f...

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Bandura, Albert

Pioneers of Thought

Overview Albert Bandura is a Canadian-American psychologist born on December 4, 1925, best known ...

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Vicarious Reinforcement and Punishment

Memory and Learning Social Learning

Definition Vicarious reinforcement and punishment refers to a psychological phenomenon where indi...

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Social Learning Theory

Memory and Learning Social Learning

Definition The social learning theory suggests that people learn by observing, imitating, and mod...

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Observational Learning

Memory and Learning Social Learning

Definition Observational learning is a process where individuals acquire knowledge, skills, or be...

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Freud, Sigmund

Pioneers of Thought

Overview Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) was an Austrian neurologist who is widely regarded as the fath...

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Psychosexual Theory of Development

Human Development

Definition The psychosexual theory of development is a psychological model proposed by Sigmund Fr...

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Psychoanalytic Theory

Psychological Disorders and Treatments Treatment Approaches

Definition Psychoanalytic, (psychodynamic) theory is a psychological framework developed by Sigmu...

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Defense Mechanisms

Critical Thinking

Definition Defense mechanisms are psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with stres...

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Hans and Sybil Eysenck's Theory of Personality

Foundations of Personality Theory

Overview Hans and Sybil Eysenck were influential psychologists who developed one of the most wide...

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Big Five Model

Foundations of Personality Theory

Overview The Big Five Model is a widely used framework in psychology to describe human personalit...

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Personality Types

Foundations of Personality Theory

Definition Personality Types refer to a simplified framework used to categorize individuals based...

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Anomie

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Anomie is a concept from sociology that describes a state of normlessness or a breakdo...

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Collective Conscience

Social Organization Social Structure

Definition Collective Conscience (also called collective consciousness) refers to the shared beli...

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Natural Law

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Natural law is a philosophy that suggests certain rights are inherent by virtue of human...

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