Personality Theories

Question 1

Suggest genetics are responsible for personality. Research on heritability suggests there’s a link between genetics and personality traits

Answer 1

Biological

Question 2

Personality is a result of interaction btwn the individual and environment.

Answer 2

Behavioral

Question 3

The influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on personality

Answer 3

Psychodynamic

Question 4

Emphasizes the importance of free will and individual experience in the development of personality. Also emphasizes the concept of self-actualization, Wich is an innate need for personal growth that motivates behavior.

Answer 4

Humanist

Question 5

Posit that the personality is made up of a number of broad traits. A trait is basically a relatively stable characteristic causing an individual to behave in certain ways

Answer 5

Trait