Voca. 14-1 Flashcards
Sigmund Freud and his followers developed the theories that emphasize the importance of motives hidden in the unconscious.
Psychoanalytic theories
Personality
The consistent, enduring, and unique characteristics of a person
They study the way rewards and punishments shape our actions.
B.F. Skinner and other behaviorists
This theory examine the impact of observational learning on personality.
Social learning theories
This theories focus on how our thoughts, perceptions and feelings shape our personalities
Cognitive theories
This theory, like Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogeres, stress one’s potential for growth, such as creativity and spontaneity.
Humanistic theories
This theory, like Gordon Allport and Hans Eysenck, emphasize the importance of understanding basic personality characteristics such as friendliness and aggression.
Trait theory