Chapter 14 Vocabulary Terms

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unconscious

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the part of the mind that contains material of which we are unaware but that strongly influences conscious processes and behaviors

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id

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the part of the unconscious personality that contains our needs, drives, instincts, and repressed material

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ego

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the part of the personality that is in touch with reality and strives to meet the demands of the id and the superego in socially acceptable ways

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archetype

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an inherited idea, based on the experiences of one’s ancestors, which shapes one’s perception of the world

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superego

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the part of the personality that is the source of conscience and counteracts the socially undesirable impulses of the id

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contingencies of reinforcement

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the occurrence of rewards or punishments following particular behaviors

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defense mechanisms

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certain specific means by which the ego unconsciously protects itself against unpleasant impulses or circumstances

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personality

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the consistent, enduring, and unique characteristics of a person

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collective unconscious

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the part of the mind that contains inherited instincts, urges, and memories common to all people

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inferiority complex

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a pattern of avoiding feelings of inadequacy rather than trying to overcome their source