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Which aspect of personality does the social learning theory emphasize?
What does self-efficacy refer to?
According to psychodynamic theory, which structure is responsible for moral values?
What influences the traits in an individual's personality according to the behavioral perspective?
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What does Carl Rogers' concept of self-actualization emphasize?
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Which level of mental life includes thoughts that we are conscious of at all times?
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What is the role of dreams according to Freudian theory?
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What factor can contribute to low self-esteem?
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Study Notes
Personality
- Persona refers to the mask worn by actors, symbolizing the traits and behaviors that define someone's character.
- Personality encompasses long-standing traits, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influenced by genetics, environment, and experiences.
Theories of Personality
Social Learning Theory / Behavioral Perspective
- Emphasizes observation and modeling as crucial elements of learning.
- Highlights the dynamic interaction between personal factors, behavior, and environment.
- Asserts that personality traits are not inherent but developed through experiences and responses to new situations.
- Albert Bandura, a Canadian-American psychologist, is a key figure in this theory.
Self and Self-Concept
- Self represents a union of elements that shape an individual’s identity and behavior.
- Self-esteem reflects one’s ability to value oneself; low self-esteem may lead to fear-based manipulation.
- Self-efficacy is the belief in one's capability to perform specific behaviors, critical for personal development.
Importance of Self-Awareness
- Increased self-awareness can lead to greater fear of the self, influencing behavior and perceptions.
Psychodynamic Perspective
- Personality is shaped by irrational forces, unconscious motivations, biological instincts, and drives.
- Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, proposed that unconscious processes heavily influence behavior.
- Early experiences in childhood significantly impact adult behavior.
Personality System
- Id: Represents primal drives and impulses.
- Ego: Mediates decision-making between id and superego, balancing desires with reality.
- Superego: Encompasses values, morals, and societal rules.
Levels of Mental Life
- Unconscious: Contains instincts, fears, and motives not accessible to awareness.
- Preconscious: Holds memories and knowledge that can be made conscious with effort.
- Conscious: Encompasses thoughts and perceptions currently in awareness.
Dreams
- Are considered the "royal road" to understanding unconscious mental activities.
Humanistic Theories
- Humanism focuses on the individual’s active role in shaping personal reality.
- The actualizing tendency refers to the potential to achieve one's highest capabilities.
- Carl Rogers, an American psychologist, believed in the inherent goodness of people and their pursuit of self-actualization.
- Anxiety can arise when fundamental needs are unmet.
Self-Concept
- Comprises cognitive structures that help individuals understand their goals, focus attention, and protect their self-identity.
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Description
Explore the concepts of personality, including its definitions and the role of the environment and genetics. This quiz covers key theories, particularly the social learning theory and behavioral perspectives on how personality is developed through observation and modeling.
