Carl Jung Beliefs
Carl Gustav Jung
Carl Jung challenged his mentor Freud with the hypothesis that adulthood not childhood represents the most significant phase of psychological growth. He believed that a sense of self does not even become established until adolescents. At this stage of life societal prohibitions and limitations are imposed, challenged, obeyed and internalised.
Jung identified two major periods of development: 1. Youth- puberty to approximately 35 years. This stage he believed values are expanded in an outward direction. Individuals must focus outward to confront issues of sexuality making connections with others and establishing a place in the world. 2. Adulthood- 35/ 40 years to old age. Here values are focused in an inward direction. …show more content…
The extraversion libido ( Jung’s term for psychic energy as a whole or life forces) is directed towards the objective world of physical objects, people, customs, social institution, conventions, etc. Extraverts are preoccupied with interpersonal relationship and are generally more active and outgoing.
The introversion libido is directed inwards towards the subjective world of thoughts and feelings and preoccupied with intrapersonal matters, are introspective and withdrawn and may seem to others as reserved and antisocial.
The development of the consciousness is the beginning of individualization, a process where a person becomes an individual. From this process the ego develops which according to Jung plays the role of gate keeper to consciousness, selecting important sensations, feelings and ideas and allowing them through into conscious awareness. The ego also provides us with a sense of identity, continuity and is a core of the …show more content…
Adler believed that we all have one basic desire and goal: to belong and to feel significant. All people, according to Adler, are born with physical inadequacies, which makes young children feel inferior to those around them. As a result, people commit very early in life to rid themselves of these feelings of inferiority.
Adler maintained that personality difficulties are rooted in a feeling of inferiority deriving from restrictions on the individual's need for self-assertion. There are four aspects to overcome those feelings of inferiority: the development of personality, striving towards superiority, psychological health, and the unity of personality. Although the desire to strive for success and superiority is partially innate, according to Adler, the behaviour must be developed by the social environment. In studying personality, Alfred came up with the term inferiority complex, which he described this as feelings of lack of worth. Alder was known to use the word superiority complex, this complex developed when a person tried to conquer their inferiority complex by suppressing their existing feelings. He felt that people were constantly trying to overcome their feelings of inferiority to reach
Carl Jung challenged his mentor Freud with the hypothesis that adulthood not childhood represents the most significant phase of psychological growth. He believed that a sense of self does not even become established until adolescents. At this stage of life societal prohibitions and limitations are imposed, challenged, obeyed and internalised.
Jung identified two major periods of development: 1. Youth- puberty to approximately 35 years. This stage he believed values are expanded in an outward direction. Individuals must focus outward to confront issues of sexuality making connections with others and establishing a place in the world. 2. Adulthood- 35/ 40 years to old age. Here values are focused in an inward direction. …show more content…
The extraversion libido ( Jung’s term for psychic energy as a whole or life forces) is directed towards the objective world of physical objects, people, customs, social institution, conventions, etc. Extraverts are preoccupied with interpersonal relationship and are generally more active and outgoing.
The introversion libido is directed inwards towards the subjective world of thoughts and feelings and preoccupied with intrapersonal matters, are introspective and withdrawn and may seem to others as reserved and antisocial.
The development of the consciousness is the beginning of individualization, a process where a person becomes an individual. From this process the ego develops which according to Jung plays the role of gate keeper to consciousness, selecting important sensations, feelings and ideas and allowing them through into conscious awareness. The ego also provides us with a sense of identity, continuity and is a core of the …show more content…
Adler believed that we all have one basic desire and goal: to belong and to feel significant. All people, according to Adler, are born with physical inadequacies, which makes young children feel inferior to those around them. As a result, people commit very early in life to rid themselves of these feelings of inferiority.
Adler maintained that personality difficulties are rooted in a feeling of inferiority deriving from restrictions on the individual's need for self-assertion. There are four aspects to overcome those feelings of inferiority: the development of personality, striving towards superiority, psychological health, and the unity of personality. Although the desire to strive for success and superiority is partially innate, according to Adler, the behaviour must be developed by the social environment. In studying personality, Alfred came up with the term inferiority complex, which he described this as feelings of lack of worth. Alder was known to use the word superiority complex, this complex developed when a person tried to conquer their inferiority complex by suppressing their existing feelings. He felt that people were constantly trying to overcome their feelings of inferiority to reach