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Lectures Exam 3

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ABC's of Psychology
affect, behavior, cognition
Hypochondria
a psychological disorder characterized by the illusory conviction that one is ill or in pain, or likely to become so
hysteria
a temporary loss of cognitive or motor functions, usually as a result of emotionally upsetting experiences
dissociative amnesia
Dissociative disorder characterized by the sudden and extensive inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature.
dissociative fugue
disorder in which one travels away from home and is unable to remember details of his past, including often his identity
co-conscious personality
subordinate personality that functions at subconscious level while a dominant personality exists at a conscious level
nomothetic approach
approach to personality that focuses on identifying general laws that govern the behavior of all individuals
idiographic approach
approach to personality that focuses on identifying the unique configuration of characteristics and life history experiences within a person
Libido (Freud)
(psychoanalysis) a Freudian term for sexual urge or desire
Eros
romantic love
thanatos
god of death
reality principle
tendency of the ego to postpone gratification until it can find an appropriate outlet
morality principle
the principle on which the superego may operate, which results in feelings of guilt if its rules are violated
ego ideal
part of the superego that contains the standards for moral behavior
neurosis
mental disorder
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