Personality Theories Flashcards
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Allport (1961, p.11) personality definition
A dynamic organisation, inside the person, of psychophysical systems that create the person’s characteristic patterns of behaviour, thoughts and feelings
Who proposed psychoanalytic personality theory
Freud
Psychoanalytic personality theory
Personality consists of pleasure-seeking impulses (the id), a reality-oriented executive (the ego), and an internalised set of ideals (the superego)
Psychoanalytic assessment methods
Free association and dream analysis
Who proposed humanistic personality theory?
Rogers and Maslow
Humanistic personality theory
If our basic needs are met, people will strive towards self actualisation. In a climate of unconditional positive regard, we can develop self-awareness and a more realistic and positive self-concept
Humanistic personality theory assessment methods
Therapy and questionnaires
Who proposed trait personality theory?
Allport and Eysenck
Trait personality theory
We have a certain table and enduring characteristics influenced by genetic predisposition.
Big Five
Stability, extraversion, openness, agreeableness, and conscientiousness
Trait personality theory assessment methods
Personality inventories
Who proposed social-cognitive personality?
Bandura
Social-cognitive personality theory
Our traits and social context interact to produce our behaviours
Social-cognitive assessment methods
Consider past behaviours in similar situations
Biological personality theory
Personality is influenced by genetic factors and/or biochemical influences. Also acknowledges environmental influences
Behavioural personality theory
Personality is learned through life during interaction with others
