So, what are archetypes in literature? Well, in literature, an archetype is a common character, action, or situation that represents a universal pattern of human nature. You might have also heard of it referred to as a universal symbol. These archetypes can be found in tarot cards, movies, pop culture and of course literary works. … Read more →
In the world in which we live we are surrounded by archetypes. We each categorise ourselves and those around us into these archetypes in order to better make sense of the world, the people we meet and our experiences of it. Often this is a subconscious process of which we are largely unaware. That being … Read more →
The term abrasive personality is not a technical psychiatric term. At least not in the same manner as, for example: ‘narcissistic personality’ or ‘antisocial personality’. Nevertheless the concept of the abrasive personality will feel familiar to many and indeed may be indicative of the existence of a personality disorder at play within the individual. What … Read more →
Many of us hold the belief that character and personality are one and the same, being as they are both related to the behaviour and attitude of an individual. This belief, while easy to understand how it has come about, is in fact a mistaken one. So, what is personality, what is character and what … Read more →
Despite the similarity between the words archetype and stereotype, and the tendency of people to confuse the two, there is in fact a clear distinction in their meaning. So, what is an archetype, what is a stereotype, and what are the key differences between the two? Archetypes vs Stereotypes If you are looking for a … Read more →
Explore over 50 archetypes quotes by authors including Carl Jung, Maynard James Keenan, and more. The concept of archetype appears in many areas including to behaviour, historical psychological theory, literary analysis and even popular culture like movies. Lots of people from a wide range of professions have industries have discussed archetypes. And that’s what we … Read more →
Can you think of a person you may have met or treated whose usual mood was gloomy and unhappy, were they critical of themselves and did they brood and tend to worry? Did they tend to be negative and judgmental toward others? Were they pessimistic and prone to feeling guilty or remorseful? Did this person … Read more →
Here at Know Your Archetypes, we find any research around personality traits fascinating. If you are the same, check out Emily Grijalva’s research below: Aberrant Personality Traits and Leadership Emily J. Grijalva is a fifth year Ph.D. student in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Emily works primarily with Daniel A. Newman and … Read more →
