Personality theories

Question 1

Biological

Answer 1

• genetics are responsible for personality

- links between genetics and personality traits

Question 2

Behavioral

Answer 2

• personality is a result of interaction between individual and environment
• study observable and measurable behaviors -

Question 3

Psychodynamic

Answer 3

• emphasize the influence of unconscious mind and childhood experiences on personality

Question 4

Humanistic

Answer 4

• importance of free will and individual experience in the development of personality
• self actualization

Question 5

Trait

Answer 5

• personality is made up of a number of broad traits

- trait is a stable characteristic that causes an individual to behave in certain ways