Personality Theories

Question 1

Biological

Answer 1

Genetics are responsible for personality. Link between genetics and personality traits

Question 2

Behavioral

Answer 2

Personality is a result of interactions between the individual and the environment. Observable and measurable behaviors. Don’t take into account, internal thoughts and feelings.

Question 3

Psychodynamic

Answer 3

Emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on personality

Question 4

Humanist

Answer 4

Emphasize of the importance of free will and individual experience in the development of personality. Self actualization - innate need for personal growth that motivates behavior.

Question 5

Trait

Answer 5

Personality is made up of a number of broad traits which are relatively stable characteristics that causes an individual to behave a certain way