Psychoanalytical: Bojack’s personality is mainly controlled by his Id, although his Ego and Superego are apparent when he is around those he cares for. He is a selfish character who often forgets to think about others. He left for Arizona without warning, jeopardizing the Secretariat film and making Kelsey lose her job. However, once in Arizona his ego surfaces to help him figure out what he wants while also helping out Charlotte’s family. Although, Bojack ultimately ruins everything by almost sleeping with Charlotte’s daughter Penny. Throughout the series Bojack uses rationalization to justify his terrible personality and his horrible treatment of those around him. He often blames his stupid actions on his alcohol or drug addiction when in fact it he is just a bad person. Bojack also uses displacement; whenever he gets mad about work or relationships or just the poor decisions he has made he does not know how to cope with these emotions. So instead he takes out his anger and frustrations on Todd. Todd is his best friend, but Bojack treats him poorly by calling him names and insulting his ideas.
Behaviorism: Bojack’s self destructive and empathetic personality were conditioned by his lack of affection from his parents. They constantly shot down his dreams and never treated him with love. Now as an adult Bojack struggles with emotions because his parents forced him to suppress his feelings. He grew up in a cold environment and often treats those around him with harsh coldness. Bojack not knowing how to handle his emotions is constantly shown through his poor decisions; like kissing married women that he falls in love with.
Social-Cognitivist: Bojack’s addictive and selfish personality was acquired through observational learning. As a child he saw his parents treat him and each other with a lack of love, and also always saw them smoking and drinking. Now he treats those around him terribly and is addicted to alcohol and drugs. Bojack’s personality has also been shaped while living in Hollywoo. He noticed that those who make it in the show business industry are selfish and often do not care about others. He has picked up this quality in his professional and social life.
Humanist: Bojack is nowhere near self-actualization. Although he is an successful actor he is not happy with his career, and is also lacking in many other areas of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Fundamental needs are met due to his wealthyness. He has a large house and can always afford his biological needs. His psychological needs is where Bojack is lacking the most. He does not feel like he belongs or is loved. He has fallen for two married women that do not reciprocate his love. He also feels like failure and does not receive the recognition he wants. Bojack attempts to gain approval from Diane and those in his industry but constantly fails. Because of these flaws Bojack is unable to reach self-actualization.
Behaviorism: Bojack’s self destructive and empathetic personality were conditioned by his lack of affection from his parents. They constantly shot down his dreams and never treated him with love. Now as an adult Bojack struggles with emotions because his parents forced him to suppress his feelings. He grew up in a cold environment and often treats those around him with harsh coldness. Bojack not knowing how to handle his emotions is constantly shown through his poor decisions; like kissing married women that he falls in love with.
Social-Cognitivist: Bojack’s addictive and selfish personality was acquired through observational learning. As a child he saw his parents treat him and each other with a lack of love, and also always saw them smoking and drinking. Now he treats those around him terribly and is addicted to alcohol and drugs. Bojack’s personality has also been shaped while living in Hollywoo. He noticed that those who make it in the show business industry are selfish and often do not care about others. He has picked up this quality in his professional and social life.
Humanist: Bojack is nowhere near self-actualization. Although he is an successful actor he is not happy with his career, and is also lacking in many other areas of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Fundamental needs are met due to his wealthyness. He has a large house and can always afford his biological needs. His psychological needs is where Bojack is lacking the most. He does not feel like he belongs or is loved. He has fallen for two married women that do not reciprocate his love. He also feels like failure and does not receive the recognition he wants. Bojack attempts to gain approval from Diane and those in his industry but constantly fails. Because of these flaws Bojack is unable to reach self-actualization.