Rorschach and Freudians: Crash Course Psychology #21

Herman Rorschach (no, not the guy from Watchmen) came up with the eponymous tests, but what do they mean? Why are we so fascinated with them despite the division in the world of Psychology? Hank tackles these topics as we take a closer look at personality in this episode of Crash Course Psychology.

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Chapters:
Introduction: Rorschach's Inkblot Tests 00:00
Personality Theory 2:16

Psychoanalytic Personality Theories:
Psychoanalytic Theory 2:53
Id, Ego, and Superego 3:47
Defense Mechanisms 4:57
Freud's 5 Psychosexual Phases 6:32
Karen Horney, Feminist Psychology, & Self-Help 7:57
Jung & Collective Unconscious Theory 8:25
Adler & Inferiority Complex Theory 8:56

Humanistic Personality Theories:
Maslow & Self-Actualization 9:31
Rogers & Person-Centered Perspective 10:24

Review & Credits 11:29

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[GuruVIII]

Who is this Rorschach guy and why does he keep painting pictures of my parents fighting?

[ShawnPhelpsVlog]

I appreciate Freud's theories and am so glad he made them, as they have led to so many more refined theories by others, however, I can't help but feel he did a great deal of "projecting" when it came to diagnosing people. Just because his own deep thoughts were sexual doesn't mean everyone else's are :p

[kharyrobertson]

It is amazing how close Freud was to a great description of human psychology, but then totally failed to apply any of his concepts, like projection, to himself, which may have helped him trim away the crazy parts of his theories.

[spencerbarton]

Thank you to the animation team for animating Freud snorting a massive line of Cocaine off of his sleeve in the first scene. Made my day.

[danilight]

This dude finished the first 5 pages of my book in 30 seconds I wish I'd discovered you earlier tbh you're amazing I'll keep watching these even after I finish my psych course

[megmotherwort]

Don't apologize for the set design.  Hanging those Rorschach prints was an excellent choice. High-contrast, symmetrical, recognizable; they are a really nice touch! 

[crashcourse]

Herman Rorschach (no, not the guy from Watchmen) came up with the eponymous tests, but what do they mean? Why are we so fascinated with them despite the division in the world of Psychology? tackles these topics as we take a closer look at personality in this episode of CrashCourse Psychology.

[necropolis]

Kanye probably sees himself in every one of those tests

[NosDarkly]

Freud said sometimes a cigar is just a cigar but I suspect he was thinking about slurping slongs.

[joshuafoley]

The examples you provide are comical, awesome, and necessary. Your delivery is what turns these informative videos into an enjoyable and engaging study time.

[renel]

1:38 when Freud wipes his nose then starts tweeking. I see what you did there 😅

[GraeHall]

This was ace - I was finally able to get my head around id, ego and superego. Which I'd heard of often - and tried to look in to - but never really felt I understood clearly. Once again Crashcourse's visual communication is a huge help along with its verbal.

[hattie]

ok but can we discuss the irony of the fact that someone named karen HORNEY focuses on non-sexual motivations???

[marienapiere]

6:19 "These pants totally still fit!"

He was so cuuuute HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

[ambrosia]

Thank's for the B- grade. Really, thanks. I would have failed had it not been for you

[drjackgerber]

I found this episode of Crash Course absolutely amazing. I have been a psychologist for many years and am an expert on the Rorschach. You did a wonderful job of explaining the technique (it is not actually a test) which is very unusual. The whole series is wonderful. Well done!!!

[danielmirandacastro]

Putting Freud, Jung, Maslow and Rogers in a 10 minute box is pretty tough, I think you guys could encourage people who got interested to actually take a closer look in all these stuff.

[photospectrum]

Seeing Fluffle Puff dancing on a rainbow at 11:12 made my day!

[manie.]

What does it mean if I actually found nothing within the blots?

[poisonempress]

Crash Course Psychology is something I'm watching to go over what I learnt in the past and see where I need to go back to, know a lot of it so far so that's good. Taking Psychology to try and better understand myself and so I can study how others act and why.