PPT-Personality 1.2 Theories

Todays Objectives By the end of the session all learners will have Developed own interpretation of trait theory through discussions in small groups based around Eysencks theory Identified at least 5 evaluation points of the theory. 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 disorders. Personality. Enduring . pattern of feeling thinking . and behavior . that make individual unique person. Elements of personality. Since early age. Consistent over time. Recognized by friends. 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. Guiding Question. How . do . the . Trait Theories explain . personality?. What are personality traits?. Relatively stable aspects of a person’s personality. Gordon . Allport. Believes personality is biologically determined, but shaped by experience. 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 . Uni. -dimensional or Multi-dimensional. Theoretical . or Psychometric (data reduction). Factor Analysis or Criterion Reference. Normal or Abnormal Traits. Group or Individual Administration. Oral or Written. Friday, February 19, 2016. AP Learning Objective: . Identify frequently used assessment strategies and evaluate relative test quality based on reliability and validity of the instruments. Warm Up:. Take one of each of the papers on the front table.. 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. Dewayne E Perry. ARiSE. , ECE, UT Austin. perry@ece.utexas.edu. Theories D & E. I begin with two simple theories:. A theory about design – D. A theory about empirical evaluation – E. And a theory about how to model theories. Maladaptive variations or combinations of normal personality traits. Extremes on either end of specific trait dimensions can be associated with disorders.. An enduring pattern of experience and behavior that differs greatly from society’s expectations. People with personality disorders have . formed peculiar and unpleasant personality patterns. . For example, some are very secretive, some very self-centered and selfish, some suspicious all the time. . 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 .