PDF-[EBOOK]-An Introduction to Theories of Personality

Using a theoristbytheorist approach this introduction to theories of personality summarizes the major theories and emphasizes that the best understanding of personality derives from a variety of viewpoints Thus seminal theories representing the psychoanalytic sociocultural trait learning sociological and existentialhumanistic paradigms are offered as different yet equally valid ways of approaching the study of personality This approach together with studenttested experiential exercises not only introduces students to the rich history of psychology but to practical information that helps them understand theier own lives and their relationships with other people. The lack of transparency introduced by poorly anchored math ematical models the psychological persuasiveness of stories and the way the profession neglects relevant issues are suggested as explanations for how what we perhaps should see as displays Freud’s Psychodynamic Theory. Developed in 1800s . emphasizes the importance of early childhood experiences, unconscious or repressed thoughts that we cannot voluntarily access, and the conflicts between conscious and unconscious forces that influence our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. Theories of Personality. Psychological Testing. What do you know?. What do we mean by Personality?. Consistent, enduring, unique characteristics. What constitutes Individuality?. Differences in the way people think, feel and act. This week:. Describing personality. Theories of personality:. Psychodynamic theories of personality. Trait theories of personality. Humanistic theories of personality. Personality . Personality is not directly observable, but we often make assumptions and judgements about underlying personality characteristics of others, based on observations. What . are . the . Trait and Interactionalist theories?. What models are there for personality?. 1.1- Personality theories. Defining Personality. We often use the term personality but what does it actually mean?. Chapter 15. Fun Personality Tests - . http. ://www.outofservice.com. /. Personality. An individual’s characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting (. unique & consistent. ).. Each dwarf has a . 1: Psychoanalytical Theories. Psychosexual. . psychosocial. 2: JEAN PIAGET AND COGNITIVE. STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT . 3: Interpersonal Theories. Harry Sullivan . HILDEGARD PEPLAU. 4: Humanistic Theories. Learning Objectives. After reading this chapter, you should be able to do the following:. Define . personality . and explain the personality concept in psychology. Describe how personality can be approached from the standing of knowledge . 39-1: . HOW DO PSYCHOLOGISTS USE TRAIT THEORIES TO DESCRIBE PERSONALITY?. Trait. theorists see personality . as a stable and enduring pattern of behavior . They. . describe. differences . rather than trying to . nner . psychological characteristic . that reflect how a person . responds. to his/her environment.. Inner characteristics -can be specific personal . qualities, attributes, traits, mannerisms . that distinguish one individual from others. PERSONALITY. What is Personality. ?. People . differ from. each . other in. meaningful . ways. People . seem to show. some . consistency in. behavior. Personality is defined as . distinctive and . What is Personality?. Read “A Day in Life” on page 321. Would. Hannah do something like that?. The answer to that question relies on our perception of Hannah’s personality. When people think of personality, they often think of the most striking element of that personality, like having an “assertive personality” or an “artistic personality”. DSM-IV lists 10 separate personality disorders, with an average prevalence of 1-2%. Three clusters: anxious-fearful, odd-eccentric, and dramatic-impulsive. Concern:. . Categorical vs. Dimensional (DSM-V)?. I can compare and contrast the major theories and approaches to explaining personality (e.g., psychoanalytic, humanist, cognitive, trait, social cognition, behavioral).. I can speculate how cultural context can facilitate or constrain personality development, especially as it relates to self-concept .