30 Must-Read Books for Psychologists

self-destruction – саморазрушение

inorganic state – неорганическое состояние

attempt to master them – попытка овладеть ими

prior state of equilibrium – предыдущее состояние равновесия

tranquility and nothingness – покой и ничто

pursuit of pleasure – стремление к удовольствию

repression of the death drive – подавление влечения к смерти

destructive and violent tendencies within society – разрушительные и насильственные тенденции в обществе

pessimistic outlook – пессимистический взгляд

remains controversial – остается спорным

Exercise 9

Are these statements TRUE or FALSE?

1. Freud’s daughter, Anna, praised his writing style in «Beyond the Pleasure Principle.»

2. The concept of the death drive is universally accepted in psychology.

3. «Beyond the Pleasure Principle» was originally titled «A Short Account of the Death Drive.»

4. The repetition compulsion is a conscious attempt to master traumatic experiences.

5. «Beyond the Pleasure Principle» is considered a minor work in Freud’s oeuvre.

UNIT 9

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck (2006)

Key Ideas:

Fixed Mindset: Individuals believe their abilities are fixed and unchangeable. They avoid challenges, fear failure, and give up easily.

Growth Mindset: Individuals believe their abilities can be developed through effort and learning. They embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and persist through adversity.

The Power of Feedback: When provided with feedback, individuals with a fixed mindset defend their abilities, while those with a growth mindset use it to improve.