At home Carrie is moody, self-centered and bossy. At social events, Carrie is the life of the party. She is funny, happy, and demonstrates social graces that none of her family ever see at home. What is Jung's explanation of Carrie's behavior?

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Jungian theory suggests that individuals have a persona, or a social mask that they wear in different situations to present themselves in a certain way. It is likely that Carrie is adopting her persona at parties to fit in and present herself as the life of the party, while at home she feels comfortable enough to let her guard down and show her true self, which may be moody, self-centered, and bossy.

At Home Carrie Is Moody, Self-Centered and Bossy