An Encourager, a Harmonizer, and a Compromiser Would All Be

question 51

Multiple Choice

An encourager, a harmonizer, and a compromiser would all be examples of:

• A)Dysfunctional roles
• B)Socio-emotional roles
• C)Task roles
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Reality Principle

A psychoanalytic concept that represents the ability of the mind to assess the external world and act upon it accordingly, as opposed to acting on the pleasure principle.

Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories on the unconscious mind, developmental stages, and defense mechanisms.

Ego

Refers to the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.

Reality Principle

The concept in psychoanalytic theory that the mind functions to mediate between the demanding needs of the id and the external real world.