Personality Development and Theories
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

  • Stability (correct)
  • Conscientiousness
  • Openness
  • Extraversion

    • How do personality traits generally behave over time?

  • They remain completely unchanged throughout life.
  • They change drastically every year.
  • They are stable but can change slightly due to life experiences. (correct)
  • They fluctuate randomly without any predictable pattern.

    • Which characteristic is associated with the Big Five trait of Openness?

  • Attention to detail
  • Consistency in behavior
  • Sociability and outgoingness
  • Willingness to try new things (correct)

    • Which trait is focused on a person's organizational skills and dependability?

    <p>Conscientiousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Extraversion is primarily characterized by which of the following traits?

    <p>Sociability and high energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two dimensions did Hans Eysenck use to categorize personality traits?

    <p>Extroversion and introversion, neuroticism and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to social cognitive theory, how is personality primarily developed?

    <p>By watching and learning from others' behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a personal factor in the social cognitive theory?

    <p>Social norms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the biological perspective suggest about personality?

    <p>Personality is influenced by biological factors, including genetics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common finding do 24 out of 29 studies suggest about personality?

    <p>A significant component of personality is inherited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

    <p>Emotional Stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What personality trait is linked to higher anxieties and depressive tendencies?

    <p>Neuroticism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many personality traits are included in the Big Five model?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Raymond Cattell identify as the number of core personality traits?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about handwriting and personality traits is accurate?

    <p>Handwriting can predict personality traits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the implications of high levels of Neuroticism?

    <p>Greater likelihood of experiencing anxiety and depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Gordon Allport's theory, which type of traits are considered less dominant in influencing behavior?

    <p>Secondary traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theorist emphasized the role of inheritance in human traits?

    <p>Hans Eysenck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of Cattell's five core personality traits?

    <p>Intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Allport use to organize personality traits?

    <p>A hierarchy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of psychoanalytic theory?

    <p>The three elements of human personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of Freud's theory represents immediate gratification?

    <p>Id</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Maslow and Rogers emphasize in humanistic theory?

    <p>Psychological growth and personal awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the function of the superego?

    <p>Serves as a moral compass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory includes the concepts of free will and personal awareness as key factors in personality development?

    <p>Humanistic Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the prominent figures behind the Humanistic Theory?

    <p>Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the highest level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

    <p>Self-actualization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the state of congruence in personality theory?

    <p>Ideal self and perceived self are fully overlapping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory argues that personality traits remain stable over time?

    <p>Trait Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What need is ranked second in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

    <p>Esteem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main determinants of personality?

    <p>Heredity and Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory of personality was developed by Sigmund Freud?

    <p>Psychoanalytic Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the three elements of personality in Freudian theory?

    <p>Persona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which personality theory focuses on individual growth and self-actualization?

    <p>Humanistic Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central focus of the Social Cognitive Theory of personality?

    <p>Thought processes and social influences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the biological perspective primarily focus on in relation to personality?

    <p>The role of genetics and biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to behaviorist theory, what is the main factor that develops a person's personality?

    <p>Reinforcement from the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes operant conditioning?

    <p>Learning behavior through the consequences of actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is classical conditioning primarily concerned with?

    <p>Associating two unrelated stimuli together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best characterizes the behaviorist view of personality?

    <p>Personality develops through reinforcement and observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is believed to be the origin of the word 'personality'?

    <p>Persona</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does personality generally encompass?

    <p>Patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes personality development?

    <p>An evolving process influenced by various factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 'Big Five' traits commonly associated with?

    <p>Core characteristics of human personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main influences considered in the nature versus nurture debate?

    <p>Hereditary factors and experiential factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Personality Development

    • Personality traits tend to be stable, but can change slightly due to age or life experiences.
    • The Big Five personality traits are: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.
    • High Neuroticism is linked to a greater risk of anxiety and depression.

    Trait Theory

    • Hans Eysenck emphasized that biological inheritance plays a significant role in personality traits.
    • He categorized people based on dimensions such as extroversion vs. introversion, neuroticism vs. stability, and psychoticism vs. socialization.

    Social Cognitive Theory

    • Developed by Albert Bandura, this theory explains personality development through social learning and cognition.
    • Individuals learn and develop personality by observing and imitating others, and choosing whether to emulate their behavior.

    Social Cognitive Theory (Diagram)

    • Environmental factors like social norms, community access, and influence on others shape personality.
    • Behavioral factors such as skills, practice, and self-efficacy are also influential.
    • Personal factors, including knowledge, expectations, and attitudes, play a crucial role in personality development.

    Biological Perspective

    • This perspective emphasizes the role of genetics in shaping personality.
    • Research suggests that personality is heritable, meaning a component of personality is inherited.

    Personality Determinants

    • Heredity (nature) and environment (nurture) both contribute to personality development.

    Psychoanalytic Theory

    • Developed by Sigmund Freud, this theory proposes that human personality consists of three elements:
      • Id: Driven by primal desires and immediate gratification.
      • Ego: Mediates between the id and superego, aiming for balance.
      • Superego: Represents moral compass and societal ideals.

    Humanistic Theory

    • Developed by Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, this theory emphasizes the desire to achieve one's full potential.
    • It focuses on psychological growth, free will, and personal awareness.
    • This theory emphasizes the importance of personal growth and self-actualization.

    Hierarchy of Needs

    • Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a pyramid representing different levels of human needs.
    • From bottom to top: Physiological needs (food, water), Safety needs (security), Belongingness and Love needs (relationships), Esteem needs (achievement, respect), and Self-actualization (fulfilling one's potential).

    Incongruence vs. Congruence

    • Incongruence: When the "Ideal Self" and "Perceived Self" are partially overlapping, leading to a sense of disconnect.
    • Congruence: When the "Ideal Self" and "Perceived Self" fully overlap, indicating consistency and self-acceptance.

    Trait Theory

    • Developed by Raymond Cattell, this theory suggests that personality is a series of stable traits.
    • He identified five core traits: Openness, Agreeableness, Extroversion, Neuroticism, and Conscientiousness.

    Raymond Cattell's Theory

    • Raymond Cattell argued that personality consists of stable traits.
    • He identified five core traits:
      • Openness
      • Agreeableness
      • Extroversion
      • Neuroticism
      • Conscientiousness

    Gordon Allport's Theory

    • Gordon Allport organized personality traits into a hierarchy:
      • Cardinal Traits: Dominant and defining traits.
      • Central Traits: Core traits that are easily observable.
      • Secondary Traits: Less significant traits, often situation-specific.

    Hans Eysenck's Theory

    • Hans Eysenck emphasized the role of inheritance in personality development.
    • He categorized people based on dimensions such as introversion vs. extroversion, neuroticism vs. stability, and psychoticism vs. socialization.

    Biological Perspective

    • This perspective focuses on biology, particularly genetics, in explaining personality development.
    • Research suggests that a component of personality is heritable.

    Brain Structure -> Personality

    • Different brain structures are associated with various personality traits.

    Behaviorist Theory

    • This theory suggests that the environment shapes personality through learning and reinforcement.
    • It emphasizes the role of conditioning in developing personality traits.

    What is Behaviorism?

    • Behaviorism is a school of thought in psychology that focuses on observable actions.
    • Operant Conditioning: Learning through associating behavior with consequences.
    • Classical Conditioning: Learning by associating two unrelated stimuli with each other.

    Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter Objectives:

    • Define personality from different perspectives.
    • Explain the concept of personality development.
    • Discuss various theories of personality.
    • Enumerate factors that influence personality development according to different theories.
    • Differentiate between nature and nurture in personality development.
    • Recall the Big Five personality traits.
    • Synthesize the agencies that affect personality development.

    Personality

    Etymology:

    • The term "personality" is believed to have originated from the Latin word "persona."
    • Generally defined as enduring patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior.
    • The sum of an individual's psychological traits, characteristics, motives, habits, attitudes, beliefs, and outlooks.
    • A summation of both overt and covert behavior.

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