US High School Psychology Practice Exam

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What terms did Jung use to refer to the "feminine" side and "masculine" side of our personality?

Anima; persona
Anima; animus
Animus; shadow
Persona; collective

The correct answer is: Anima; animus

Jung referred to the "feminine" side of a person's personality as the anima and the "masculine" side as the animus. This framework suggests that all individuals possess both masculine and feminine traits, which are important for psychological balance and self-understanding. The anima represents the unconscious feminine aspects within a male, while the animus embodies the unconscious masculine traits in a female. Recognizing and integrating these aspects can lead to a more complete self and foster personal growth. The other terms listed do not describe Jung's concepts of the feminine and masculine aspects of personality. The persona relates to the social mask or identity individuals present to the world, while the shadow refers to the unconscious part of the personality that contains repressed weaknesses and instincts. The collective unconscious is a concept that specifies shared memories and archetypes within all humanity, rather than individual personality traits.