Psikologi Harus Mempelajari Mitos/Hantu/Klenik/Folklor, Mengapa?

Summary

This video script emphasizes the importance of studying folklore for psychology students. The speaker argues that folklore, often seen as illogical, plays a crucial role in shaping human behavior, personality, and cultural identity. By exploring examples like the myth of Nyi Roro Kidul and societal taboos, the speaker illustrates how folklore influences our belief systems and actions, often subconsciously. Drawing connections to psychological theories such as Freud's Oedipus Complex, the script highlights folklore's impact on both individual and collective psyche, urging psychology students to recognize its significant role in understanding human behavior.

Takeaways

• 😀 Folklore is an essential subject for psychology students because it has a significant influence on human personality and behavior.
• 😀 Folklore is often misunderstood as illogical or irrelevant, but it plays a major role in shaping our belief systems and identities.
• 😀 Sigmund Freud's study of folklore, particularly the Oedipus Complex, shows that folklore has historical importance in psychology and personal development.
• 😀 Folklore affects people's behavior even when they don't consciously recognize it, influencing choices, fears, and actions.
• 😀 The myth of Nyi Roro Kidul, for instance, influences the behavior of many Javanese people, particularly women who fear wearing green at certain places due to the myth.
• 😀 Folklore, like superstitions and cultural myths, is often passed down generationally and can shape future behavior and societal norms.
• 😀 Human behavior and personality are often influenced by both genetic traits (individual personality) and cultural beliefs (cultural personality).
• 😀 The idea of 'dual personality' in humans reflects the tension between logical beliefs and cultural beliefs. People may not logically believe in something like a ghost, but culturally, they are influenced to fear it.
• 😀 Folklore is so ingrained in human culture that it influences not only individuals but entire societies and their perceptions of the world.
• 😀 Understanding folklore is crucial for psychologists as it helps in understanding how cultural narratives shape individual and collective behaviors, beliefs, and personalities.

Q & A

Why is it important for psychology students to study folklore?

It is important for psychology students to study folklore because folklore has a profound impact on human behavior and personality development. By understanding folklore, psychologists can better comprehend the cultural beliefs, fears, and ideologies that shape individuals' thoughts and actions, even when these beliefs may seem illogical or irrational.

What is the relationship between folklore and human behavior?

Folklore influences human behavior by shaping the way people perceive the world around them, often guiding their actions based on cultural beliefs or superstitions. For example, a fear of supernatural entities, like Nyi Roro Kidul, can lead to behaviors such as avoiding certain actions or places, even if those fears are based on myth rather than personal experience.

What role does folklore play in shaping a person’s personality?

Folklore plays a significant role in shaping a person’s personality by embedding cultural narratives and beliefs into their psyche. These beliefs, passed down through generations, influence the way individuals think and behave, often without them being fully aware of the impact folklore has on their actions and worldview.

What is meant by ‘dual personality’ in the context of the transcript?

‘Dual personality’ refers to the concept that individuals often possess two conflicting personalities: one based on logical, individual understanding, and the other shaped by cultural beliefs and traditions. These two aspects of personality can sometimes conflict, such as in the case of folklore beliefs, where an individual may logically disbelieve a myth but still act according to cultural superstitions.

How does folklore influence people’s beliefs about the supernatural?

Folklore influences people’s beliefs about the supernatural by passing down myths, stories, and cultural teachings that shape how individuals view supernatural phenomena. For instance, the myth of Nyi Roro Kidul in Javanese culture leads to widespread beliefs in the supernatural, even among people who may never have personally encountered any such entities.

Can you give an example of how folklore affects behavior in daily life?

An example of how folklore affects behavior is the belief in the myth of Nyi Roro Kidul, where many women are afraid to wear green when visiting Parang Tritis because they believe it could lead to their disappearance. Despite never having encountered any supernatural event, this fear is influenced by cultural folklore.

Why do some people behave according to folklore, even if they do not logically believe in it?

People may behave according to folklore despite not logically believing in it because cultural beliefs are deeply ingrained in their upbringing. Folklore creates a system of ideologies that subconsciously affect their behavior, leading them to act in certain ways to avoid cultural taboos or superstitions, even if they do not consciously believe in them.

What is the impact of folklore on an individual’s ‘system of ideas’?

Folklore impacts an individual’s system of ideas by embedding cultural beliefs, myths, and superstitions into their thinking. These ideas, whether logical or not, affect how individuals perceive the world, make decisions, and interact with others, often shaping their behavior in ways that align with cultural traditions and expectations.

How does folklore continue to influence future generations?

Folklore continues to influence future generations by being passed down through stories, traditions, and cultural teachings. As children grow up, they are exposed to these beliefs and often internalize them, perpetuating the folklore within their own actions and eventually passing it on to their descendants.

Why is folklore considered important in the study of psychology, despite its often illogical nature?

Folklore is considered important in the study of psychology because it offers valuable insights into how cultural beliefs shape individual behavior and personality. Even though many elements of folklore may seem illogical or nonsensical, they can reveal deep-seated fears, values, and beliefs that influence people’s actions, emotions, and thoughts. Understanding this can help psychologists analyze and interpret behaviors that might otherwise seem irrational.