PYC2601 (Personality theory)
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Welcome to PYC2601 study pack
This pack has been designed with you, a fellow student in mind. We have included
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This pack includes:
A complete summary of all 6 theories
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We cover the following section in this exam strategy pack:
Freud theory
Social cognitive approach theory
Maslow theory
Roger’s theory
Frankl’s theory
African perceptive theory
Planning your study timetable
Start too proper for the semester exams as soon as possible. Make sure you give
yourself some flexibility with your study timetable. Here are some strategies that will
assist you in studying PYC2601: Personality theory.
The schedule
The aim of a study schedule is to map out how much time you have from the start of
the semester to your assignments due dates and exams. This time is referred to the
available time you have for each module.
Set study time
Try breaking your study sessions into easy bit size sessions with no longer than 10-15
minutes breaks in between. Make sure you maximum your time with minimum
distractions.
Study groups
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by connecting you the right people, give you the support you need and to help
you succeed within your chosen degree. Join one of our groups soon at
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Celebrate all your achievements regardless of how small or big they are. Complete
a chapter, a theory, a topic by having a 30 second dance party. Get up and
celebrate – move your body. This promotes your self-confidence and boosts your
motivations to get on the next piece of work. Also give yourself a break when you
can’t get through something. Each module has its own challenges. Be flexible, be
awesome and last of all be kind to yourself.
Study schedule
Study unit Date
Freud theory
Social cognitive approach theory
Maslow theory
Roger’s theory
Frankl’s theory
African perceptive theory
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Theory 1: Self-Concept Theory – Sigmund Freud
(1856-1939)
Background – Page 49
Considered to be the first personality theory – and most respect still
regarded as the most comprehensive of all the theories
Freud was born in 1856 spend most of his live in Vienna, Austria
Qualified as medical doctor
Practice in Austria as neurologist, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst
His theory was influences by his personal life – his relationship between his
parents and his thoughts about the phallic stage and the Oedipus
complex
Important to take into consideration the social and scientific contexts in
which he developed his theory
His theory was developed on the basis of contact with neurotic patients,
drawn from the higher social class of Viennese
Therefore the over-emphasis for the role of sex in human functioning – a
total taboo in higher circles.
His theory, for various reasons, is not accepted in its entirety by modern
day psychologists
Firstly – the terminology used in psychology is based on Freudian concepts
Secondly – many other theories have been develop in opposition to Freud
and cannot be understood without a sound knowledge of Freud’s theory
Psychoanalysis is fundamental to all psychological studies, if you agree or
not
View of the person underlying the theory – Page 51
Freud’s theory is based on mainly 3 basic assumptions:
1. Psychosocial conflict
A person is caught up in constant conflict between drives within
the
Psyche and the demand and norms of society
Sexual and aggressive drives – demand continual satisfaction
Moral prescriptions of society whose purpose is to protect
society by controlling these drives
Results of this conflict – individual tries to experience drive
satisfaction and few guilt feelings
2. Biological and psychic determinism
Freud describes human drives as physiologically based and
rooted within the body
Drives are localized in part of the psyche called id
Societal rules are absorbed into another part of the psyche
called superego
¨ Conflict which determine all behaviour takes place within the
psyche
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Summary Pack
written by:
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Welcome to PYC2601 study pack
This pack has been designed with you, a fellow student in mind. We have included
the following tools to assist you and make your life a little easier during those really
hectic exam periods.
This pack includes:
A complete summary of all 6 theories
Really take advantage of this pack by joining us at one of our free study groups. Go
to www.sociallearning.co.za for more information.
We cover the following section in this exam strategy pack:
Freud theory
Social cognitive approach theory
Maslow theory
Roger’s theory
Frankl’s theory
African perceptive theory
Planning your study timetable
Start too proper for the semester exams as soon as possible. Make sure you give
yourself some flexibility with your study timetable. Here are some strategies that will
assist you in studying PYC2601: Personality theory.
The schedule
The aim of a study schedule is to map out how much time you have from the start of
the semester to your assignments due dates and exams. This time is referred to the
available time you have for each module.
Set study time
Try breaking your study sessions into easy bit size sessions with no longer than 10-15
minutes breaks in between. Make sure you maximum your time with minimum
distractions.
Study groups
Our team at Social Learning will assist you in reaching your academic goals
by connecting you the right people, give you the support you need and to help
you succeed within your chosen degree. Join one of our groups soon at
www.sociallearning.co.za
www.sociallearning.co.za
, Stuvia.com - The study-notes marketplace
30 second dance party
Celebrate all your achievements regardless of how small or big they are. Complete
a chapter, a theory, a topic by having a 30 second dance party. Get up and
celebrate – move your body. This promotes your self-confidence and boosts your
motivations to get on the next piece of work. Also give yourself a break when you
can’t get through something. Each module has its own challenges. Be flexible, be
awesome and last of all be kind to yourself.
Study schedule
Study unit Date
Freud theory
Social cognitive approach theory
Maslow theory
Roger’s theory
Frankl’s theory
African perceptive theory
www.sociallearning.co.za
, Stuvia.com - The study-notes marketplace
Theory 1: Self-Concept Theory – Sigmund Freud
(1856-1939)
Background – Page 49
Considered to be the first personality theory – and most respect still
regarded as the most comprehensive of all the theories
Freud was born in 1856 spend most of his live in Vienna, Austria
Qualified as medical doctor
Practice in Austria as neurologist, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst
His theory was influences by his personal life – his relationship between his
parents and his thoughts about the phallic stage and the Oedipus
complex
Important to take into consideration the social and scientific contexts in
which he developed his theory
His theory was developed on the basis of contact with neurotic patients,
drawn from the higher social class of Viennese
Therefore the over-emphasis for the role of sex in human functioning – a
total taboo in higher circles.
His theory, for various reasons, is not accepted in its entirety by modern
day psychologists
Firstly – the terminology used in psychology is based on Freudian concepts
Secondly – many other theories have been develop in opposition to Freud
and cannot be understood without a sound knowledge of Freud’s theory
Psychoanalysis is fundamental to all psychological studies, if you agree or
not
View of the person underlying the theory – Page 51
Freud’s theory is based on mainly 3 basic assumptions:
1. Psychosocial conflict
A person is caught up in constant conflict between drives within
the
Psyche and the demand and norms of society
Sexual and aggressive drives – demand continual satisfaction
Moral prescriptions of society whose purpose is to protect
society by controlling these drives
Results of this conflict – individual tries to experience drive
satisfaction and few guilt feelings
2. Biological and psychic determinism
Freud describes human drives as physiologically based and
rooted within the body
Drives are localized in part of the psyche called id
Societal rules are absorbed into another part of the psyche
called superego
¨ Conflict which determine all behaviour takes place within the
psyche
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