Personality

Question 1

Personality

Answer 1

unique core set of characteristics that influence the way one thinks, acts, and feels, and that are relatively consistent and enduring throughout the lifespan; not about “character”; neither good nor bad.

Question 2

Personality Theories (matching)

Question 3

Psychoanalytic

Answer 3

personality develops early in life; we are greatly influenced by process of which we are unaware (internal conflicts, aggression, sexual urges); unconscious or subconscious conflict

Question 4

behavioral

Answer 4

personality is shaped by interactions with the environment, specifically through learning.

Question 5

humanistic

Answer 5

we are innately good and control our destinies; we have a force moving us toward growth <– what develops personality.

Question 6

social cognitive

Answer 6

social influences and mental processes that affect personality; emphasis on the combination of the environment, cognitive activity, and individual behavior

Question 7

biological

Answer 7

emphasizes psychological and genetic influences on personality development