Module 1 Flashcards
The set of emotional qualities, ways, of behaving, etc. that makes individuals unique
Personality
Attractive qualities that makes a person appealing, interesting, or pleasant to be with
Personality
Distinction or excellence of a person and social traits; or a person showing such qualities
Personality
Belonging or relating to a particular person
Personal
Belonging or relating to a particular person
Personal
Made or designed to be used by one person
Personal
Someone whose job involves working for or helping a particular person
Personal
The act or process of growing or causing somethings to grow or become larger or more advanced
Development
The act or process of growing or causing somethings to grow or become larger or more advanced
Development
The act or process of creating something over a period of time
Development
The state of being created or made more advanced
Development
Complexity of human nature
Personal Development
Certain capabilities distinguish the human species from the rest of the world.
Personal Development
Reflection, motivation, self-awareness, desire to grow and change.
Personal Development
“It is natural for human beings to develop towards maturity and fullness.”
By Carl Rogers
A process in which persons reflect upon themselves, understand who they are, accept what they discover about themselves, and learn (or unlearn) new sets of values, attitudes, behavior, and thinking skills to reach their fullest potential as human beings.
Personal Development
Three aspects of Human Development
1) Physical Development
2) Cognitive Development
3) Psychological Development
Covers the whole lifespan of a person in relation to the domains
Human Development
Growth of the body and brain, motor and sensory skills, physical health
Physical Development
Capacity to learn, speak, understand, reason, create
Cognitive Development
Inborn traits passed on by the generations of offspring from both sides of the biological parents’ families
Heredity
Social interactions, emotions, attitudes, self-identity, personality, beliefs, values
Psychosocial Development
World outside of ourselves and the experiences that result from our contact and interaction with the external world
Environment
Natural progression of the brain and the body that affects cognitive, psychological, and social dimensions of a person.
Maturation
four origins of personal development
1) Homo Sapiens
2) Western (Greek) Philosophers
3) Eastern Thought
4) Religion
Cavemen illustrations narrated life experiences
Homo Sapiens
Questions about the self and being human
Pythagoras, Democritus, Aristotle, Plato, Hippocrates, Galen, Socrates
Western (Greek) Philosophers
The desire to be the “superior man” (Confucianism)
Eastern Thought
Self-discipline, meditation, prayer, reflection, physical exercises, creative expression
Religion
Scientific study of human behavior and mental processes
Psychology
Focus on personal growth and meaning as a way of reaching one’s full potential
Humanistic Psychology
Abraham Maslow – Hierarchy of Needs
Carl Rogers – Person-Centered Psychology
Self-Actualization
Study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive
Founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives
Positive Psychology
Adolescence – transitory period from childhood to early adulthood
Biological, affective, and cognitive changes
Physical Development
The formation of one’s identity includes attitudes about religion but it is up to the individual to decide how her religious beliefs influence one’s personal development
Spirituality and Religious Beliefs
