CHAPTER 12 Flashcards
The study of the individual.
Morphogenic Science
Those that gather data on a single individual.
Morphogenic Methods
Gather data on groups of people.
Nomothetic methods
Dynamic organization within the individual
of those psychophysical systems that determine a person’s behavior and
thought.
substance and change
product and process
structure and growth
Personality
Behaviors are initially driven by basic motives.
Conscious Motivation
Six Criteria of a Mature Personality
Extension of the sense of self
Warm relating of self to others
Emotional security or self-acceptance
Realistic perception
Insight and humor
Unifying philosophy of life
Having a clear view of the purpose of life.
Unifying philosophy of life
Mature people know themselves and, therefore, they have no need to attribute their own mistakes and weaknesses to others.
Insight and humor
They are problem oriented rather than self-centered, and they are in touch
with the world as most others see it.
Realistic perception
Mature individuals accept
themselves for what they are, and they possesses emotional
poise. They do not dwell on minor
irritations, and they recognize that frustrations and inconveniences are a part of living.
Emotional security or self-acceptance
They have the capacity to love others in an intimate and
compassionate manner. In addition, they have a healthy sexual attitude
and do not exploit others for personal gratification.
Warm relating of self to others
Mature people continually seek to
identify with and participate in events outside themselves. “Everyone has self-love, but only self-extension is the
earmark of maturity.”
Extension of the sense of self
General characteristics held in common
by any people.
Common traits
A generalized neuropsychic structure with
the capacity to render any stimuli functionally equivalent, and to initiate and guide consistent forms of adaptive and stylistic behavior.
Personal Disposition
Levels of Personal Dispositions
Cardinal Disposition
Central Disposition
Secondary dispositions