Author Question: Jung believed that the self archetype does not emerge until: a. the complexes in personal ... (Read 179 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Jung believed that the self archetype does not emerge until:

a. the complexes in personal unconscious are resolved.
b. the shadow is completely suppressed.
c. all the other systems of the psyche have developed.
d. the adolescent years.

Question 2

According to Jung, the self archetype refers to the:

a. unity, integration, and harmony of the total personality.
b. basic, primitive animal instincts of a personality.
c. masculine aspects of the female psyche.
d. feminine aspects of the male psyche.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: The self cannot begin to emerge until all the other systems of the psyche have developed. This occurs around middle age, a crucial period of transition in Jungs system, as it was in his own life.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: The self archetype represents the unity, integration, and harmony of the total personality. To Jung, the striving toward that wholeness is the ultimate goal of life. This archetype involves bringing together and balancing all parts of the personality.