Five Major Theoretical Perspectives in Personality Psychology Flashcards
A theory that traditionally used dream
interpretation to uncover the unconscious thoughts, feelings, and impulses as a main form of treatment for neurosis and mental illness.
Psychodynamic
A theory which argues how we think about
ourselves and other people, as well as the assumptions we make and the strategies we use for solving problems, are the keys to understanding differences among people.
Learning-(Social) Cognitive
In this theory, theorists argue that the unique and long-term tendencies to behave in particular ways are the essence of our
personality.
Dispositional
This theory believes that the body, brain, and environment coexist and coevolve, and so more than any other psychological perspective, this one emphasizes that what we think, feel, and do is always an interaction between nature (biological) and nurture (environment).
Biological-Evolutionary
This theory’s primary assumption is that people strive toward meaning, growth, well-being, happiness, and psychological health.
Humanistic-Existential
All behaviors are learned through association and/or its consequences (whether it is reinforced or punished). To shape desired behaviors, we have to understand and then establish the conditions that bring
about those particular behaviors.
Learning-(Social) Cognitive
A theory that is currently known as “positive psychology”
Humanistic-Existential
Behavior, thoughts, feelings, and personality are influenced by differences in basic genetic, epigenetic, and neurological systems among individuals.
Biological-Evolutionary
This view/theory sees the unconscious mind
and motives as much more powerful than the conscious
awareness.
Psychodynamic
The field has converged on the understanding that there are five main trait dimensions in human personality.
Dispositional
An approach that focused on the
importance of early childhood experiences and on relationships with parents as guiding forces that shape personality development.
Psychodynamic
A theory believes what personality we have is shaped by how we think and perceive the world.
Learning-(Social) Cognitive
If you want to understand behavior, then focus only on behavior, not on hypothetical and unobservable internal states such as thoughts, feelings, drives, or motives.
Learning-(Social) Cognitive
Table: List down the Overview of Five Major Theoretical Perspectives in Personality Psychology from PERSPECTIVE, PRIMARY ASSUMPTIONS, FOCUS/KEY TERMS, and KEY FIGURES.
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Psychodynamic
Humanistic-Existential
Dispositional
Biological-Evolutionary
Learning (Social) Cognitive
