Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Answer the following question:
What is meant by the term fixation according to Freud?
Advertisements
Solution
Fixation: Excessive investment of psychic energy in a particular stage of psychosexual development; this results in various types of psychological disorders.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Answer the following:
What is displacement according to Freud?
Describe in detail the Big Five Factor model of Costa and McCrae.
Answer the following question briefly:
Mention any two central dimensions of personality according to Costa and McCrae.
Discuss the levels of consciousness put forward by Freud.
Answer the following question:
Explain the basic concepts of Karen Homey’s theory of personality.
What is the ability to express one's opinion without being self-conscious in a difficult situation and firmly say 'no' to a request, known as?
Individuals with an ectomorphic personality are pessimistic, sociable and thoughtful.
With reference to Karen Horney's theory, explain the two major components that lead to disturbed interpersonal relationships during childhood.
Read the excerpt given below and answer the question that follow.
|
Mother Teresa believed that by loving and serving others, she would fulfil her mission of compassion for mankind. She reached out to the poor and the destitute in the community. She was understanding; she treated everyone with dignity and respected people who she interacted, and was loyal to the people of her fraternity. She is said to be fond of chocolates and ice cream. (Source (edited): Mother Theresa’s Mysterious Diet: A Sweet Tooth? February 2, 2022 By Sophia Smith) |
- Keeping in view Allport’s theory, identify and explain the most important trait in Mother Teresa. (2)
- Relate the following traits of Mother Teresa to the traits given by Allport. (2)
- She was understanding; she treated everyone with dignity and respected people who she interacted with and was loyal to her fraternity.
- She is said to be fond of chocolates and ice cream.
Which of the following is an example of a Trait Theory approach to personality?
