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Which statement best captures the nature of personality?
Which statement best captures the nature of personality?
- Personality changes drastically with every situation.
- Personality is composed solely of physical features.
- Personality consists of both physical and psychological components. (correct)
- Personality is static and does not change over time. (correct)
How is temperament defined in the context of personality?
How is temperament defined in the context of personality?
- A goal or ideal considered significant in life.
- An overall pattern of behaviour observed in individuals.
- A tendency to accumulate various traits over time.
- A biologically based characteristic way of reacting. (correct)
What contributes to the development of an individual's awareness of self?
What contributes to the development of an individual's awareness of self?
- Learning from mistakes made in childhood
- Overhearing others talk about oneself
- Reflexive actions like crying for milk (correct)
- Personal achievements in various fields
Which type of self is primarily concerned with how one perceives their qualities and characteristics?
Which type of self is primarily concerned with how one perceives their qualities and characteristics?
What distinguishes a trait from a habit?
What distinguishes a trait from a habit?
Which of the following statements is true regarding individual differences in personality?
Which of the following statements is true regarding individual differences in personality?
What is self-esteem primarily associated with?
What is self-esteem primarily associated with?
How can an individual have a positive view of one aspect of self while having a negative view of another?
How can an individual have a positive view of one aspect of self while having a negative view of another?
What component of personality is described as the tendency to react in a specific way?
What component of personality is described as the tendency to react in a specific way?
What is the most commonly used method to find out an individual's self-concept?
What is the most commonly used method to find out an individual's self-concept?
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Study Notes
Dual Status of Self
- Self-concept can be expressed through a person's name, qualities, capabilities, or beliefs.
- Biological needs influence self-awareness, starting from the instinctual recognition of hunger in infants.
- Cultural context shapes how biological needs are understood and expressed, varying across different societies.
Kinds of Self
- Multiple forms of self arise through social interactions and environment.
- Distinction between personal self (self-focused) and social self (awareness of others).
- Self-concept is complex; individuals may view different aspects (e.g., athletic ability vs. academic talent) positively or negatively.
Self-Esteem
- Self-esteem is critical for behavior, thoughts, and emotions, influencing overall personality.
- Various terms describe personality traits, such as temperament (biologically based reactions) and character (pattern of behavior).
Personality Features
- Personality has both physical and psychological components.
- Unique expression observed in behavior, stable over time, but dynamic enough to change in different contexts.
- Individual personalities may differ dramatically, even among siblings.
Impact of Personality Types
- Type-A personalities are associated with higher risks for conditions like hypertension and coronary heart disease.
- Type-B personality is characterized by lower stress levels and healthier coping mechanisms.
Trait Theories of Personality
- Gordon Allport’s theory emphasizes dynamic traits that shape behavioral responses across situations.
- Raymond Cattell's approach involves identifying primary traits that form the structure of individual differences.
Defense Mechanisms
- Defense mechanisms are unconscious strategies employed by the ego to mitigate anxiety, often unnoticed by individuals.
- Rationalization is a common defense where a person attempts to justify unreasonable actions or feelings.
Psychosexual Stages
- Freud's psychosexual stages outline development phases, including oral, anal, and phallic stages, which influence personality development.
- Each stage involves specific conflicts and pleasures that contribute to later personality characteristics.
Projective Tests
- The Rorschach inkblot test assesses personality through interpretation of ambiguous images, providing insights into thought processes.
- The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) involves storytelling about illustrated scenes to reveal individual narratives and motivations.
Sentence Completion Test
- This psychological assessment uses incomplete sentences to evaluate thoughts and feelings, exposing underlying attitudes and reactions.
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