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Zulu123 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Jung proposed several major archetypes, such as the persona, the anima and animus, the shadow, and the self. Define each archetype and give an illustration for each of them.

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Question 2

Define the attitudes of extraversion and introversion. List three characteristics of extraverts and introverts.

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bimper21 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: Students' answers will vary.
The persona archetype refers to a mask, a public face a person wears to present himself as someone different from who he really is to others. For example, Jim is the nicest guy at work, but when he gets home he beats his dog and gets mad at his wife.
Anima archetype comprises feminine aspects of the male psyche. For example, Jim can be very nurturing toward his children.
Animus archetype comprises masculine aspects of the female psyche. For example, Jessica, a high school girl, likes to smoke cigars and play baseball with the local men's team.
The shadow archetype is the dark side of the personality; the archetype that contains primitive animal instincts. For example, Sam is frightened by dreams he has about himself being an evil mischief-maker who frightens children on their way to school.
The self archetype represents the unity, integration, and harmony of the total personality. For example, Jessica has just now learned to become a good student and that she can be a fairly-decent mom to her kids, and, even though she is still working on this area, she is accepting her role as a spouse who can create a whole new way to enliven her marriage relationship.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: Extraversion can be defined as an attitude of the psyche characterized by an orientation toward the external world and other people. Introversion is an attitude of the psyche characterized by an orientation toward ones own thoughts and feelings.
Extraverts are open, sociable, assertive, oriented toward others, and the external world. Introverts are withdrawn, shy, may be focused on themselves and their own thoughts and feelings.