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What is primarily responsible for the predisposition of personality traits in a child?
What is primarily responsible for the predisposition of personality traits in a child?
- Environmental influences
- Character development
- Cognitive patterns
- Temperament (correct)
Which stage of personality development focuses on learning basic trust or mistrust?
Which stage of personality development focuses on learning basic trust or mistrust?
- Early adulthood
- Toddlerhood
- Infancy (correct)
- Adolescence
What largely contributes to the evolution of a person's character throughout life?
What largely contributes to the evolution of a person's character throughout life?
- Tempers of close friends
- Peer group interactions
- Inborn traits and early experiences (correct)
- Genetic predispositions
Which component of personality is shaped by experience and moral development?
Which component of personality is shaped by experience and moral development?
During which developmental stage does a child primarily learn about autonomy and shame?
During which developmental stage does a child primarily learn about autonomy and shame?
What is a common outcome for an infant who is poorly nurtured during the first two years?
What is a common outcome for an infant who is poorly nurtured during the first two years?
What does the interaction of temperament and environment primarily influence?
What does the interaction of temperament and environment primarily influence?
Which term refers to genetically determined traits that affect a child's approach to learning?
Which term refers to genetically determined traits that affect a child's approach to learning?
What is the main focus of Freud's oral stage of development?
What is the main focus of Freud's oral stage of development?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with a child who is raised in a strict potty training environment during the anal stage?
Which of the following characteristics is associated with a child who is raised in a strict potty training environment during the anal stage?
At what age does the phallic stage of Freud's development occur?
At what age does the phallic stage of Freud's development occur?
What feeling do children learn if their oral needs are not adequately met during the oral stage?
What feeling do children learn if their oral needs are not adequately met during the oral stage?
Freud believed girls experience which of the following during the phallic stage?
Freud believed girls experience which of the following during the phallic stage?
What is the erogenous zone associated with the anal stage of development?
What is the erogenous zone associated with the anal stage of development?
Which developmental stage involves repression of sexual feelings?
Which developmental stage involves repression of sexual feelings?
What is the age range for Freud's genital stage of development?
What is the age range for Freud's genital stage of development?
What basic strength is developed during the intimacy versus isolation stage?
What basic strength is developed during the intimacy versus isolation stage?
What is a potential consequence for individuals who do not successfully navigate the identity versus role confusion stage?
What is a potential consequence for individuals who do not successfully navigate the identity versus role confusion stage?
Which age group primarily faces generativity versus stagnation?
Which age group primarily faces generativity versus stagnation?
At what stage of life do individuals seek wisdom and experience integrity versus despair?
At what stage of life do individuals seek wisdom and experience integrity versus despair?
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what level represents the most basic human necessities?
In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what level represents the most basic human necessities?
How does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs structure the importance of human needs?
How does Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs structure the importance of human needs?
What distinction is made between needs and wants?
What distinction is made between needs and wants?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with individuals who have interpersonal intelligence?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with individuals who have interpersonal intelligence?
Individuals with strong intrapersonal intelligence typically enjoy which of the following activities?
Individuals with strong intrapersonal intelligence typically enjoy which of the following activities?
Which of the following career choices is most appropriate for someone with high naturalistic intelligence?
Which of the following career choices is most appropriate for someone with high naturalistic intelligence?
What is a common strength of individuals with interpersonal intelligence?
What is a common strength of individuals with interpersonal intelligence?
Which attribute distinguishes naturalistic intelligence from the other types of intelligence?
Which attribute distinguishes naturalistic intelligence from the other types of intelligence?
What does culture represent in a community?
What does culture represent in a community?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in personality development?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in personality development?
What aspect does heredity influence in personality development?
What aspect does heredity influence in personality development?
Which of the following best describes the environmental influence on personality?
Which of the following best describes the environmental influence on personality?
What is the primary focus of the 'situation' influence on personality?
What is the primary focus of the 'situation' influence on personality?
Which statement captures the essence of the nature versus nurture debate?
Which statement captures the essence of the nature versus nurture debate?
How does one's childhood influence adult personality, according to most researchers?
How does one's childhood influence adult personality, according to most researchers?
Which of the following examples would fit under the 'situations' category in personality development?
Which of the following examples would fit under the 'situations' category in personality development?
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Study Notes
Personality Development Overview
- Personality development creates a distinctive pattern of behaviors and attitudes.
- It results from the interaction of temperament, character, and environment.
- Key traits for effective university administrative officers are fostered through personality development.
- A child's personality is shaped by temperament (genetically determined traits), environment, and character.
Key Components of Personality
- Temperament: Genetically influenced traits that dictate a child's approach to the world and learning.
- Environment: Adaptive patterns based on the child's surroundings, including cultural and social contexts.
- Character: Emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns learned from experiences that evolve throughout life.
Stages of Development
- Infancy (0-2 years): Learning Basic Trust or Mistrust; secure nurturing fosters trust, while neglect breeds mistrust.
- Toddlerhood (18 months - 3 years): Learning Autonomy or Shame; well-parented children gain self-confidence and control.
Cultural Influence on Development
- Culture is the collection of human achievements in arts and intellect, reflecting the community's progress in various fields.
Influences on Personality Development
- Heredity: Traits inherited from genes that are relatively fixed.
- Environment: The nurturing context affecting personal growth, including family, education, and socialization.
- Situations: Life experiences, including trauma and joy, that imprint on personality.
Nature vs. Nurture Debate
- The development of personality results from complex interactions between genetic and environmental factors.
- Childhood experiences form the foundation for adult personality.
Freud’s Stages of Development
- Oral Stage (0-18 months): Pleasure through oral activities; trust develops based on needs fulfillment.
- Anal Stage (18-36 months): Focus on bladder control; successful potty training fosters independence, while failure can lead to rigid traits.
- Phallic Stage (3-6 years): Recognition of gender differences; "penis envy" and competition for parental attention arise.
- Latency Period (6 years to puberty): Repression of sexual feelings; children develop skills and friendships.
- Genital Stage (Puberty+): Maturation of sexual orientation; focus on relationships and sexual identity.
Erikson’s Psychosocial Development Stages
- 6 to 12 years: Industry vs. Inferiority; children assess their self-worth compared to peers.
- 12 to 18 years: Identity vs. Role Confusion; teens seek to establish personal identity and independence.
- 18 to 35 years: Intimacy vs. Isolation; forming meaningful relationships and starting families is crucial.
- 35 to 55 years: Generativity vs. Stagnation; evaluation of achievements and life purpose occurs.
- 55 years and beyond: Integrity vs. Despair; reflection on life leading to feelings of fulfillment or regret.
Needs vs. Wants
- Needs are essential for survival, while wants are desirable but not necessary.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
- A pyramid illustrating the progression from basic physiological needs to self-actualization.
Intelligence Types Relevant to Personality
- Interpersonal Intelligence: Skills in communication and relationships; careers include psychology and counseling.
- Intrapersonal Intelligence: Self-awareness and introspection; potential careers are writing and theorizing.
- Naturalistic Intelligence: Sensitivity to nature and environmental patterns; fostering exploration and learning about nature.
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