2. Self and Personality
The chapter details the intricate relationship between self and personality, emphasizing their development through social interactions and their significance in understanding behavior. It introduces varied theoretical approaches to personality, including trait, psychodynamic, humanistic, and cultural perspectives. Techniques for personality assessment are also highlighted, showcasing the complexity and dynamism of human psychology.
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What we have learnt
- The self develops through social interaction with significant others.
- Self-esteem and self-efficacy are crucial aspects that influence behaviors and life outcomes.
- Personality comprises stable psychophysical characteristics, adaptive to situations but vulnerable to change.
Key Concepts
- -- Self
- The individual's awareness of their own identity and personal attributes developed through social interactions.
- -- Personality
- The totality of characteristics that determine an individual's behavior across different situations.
- -- Selfesteem
- A person's overall emotional evaluation of their own worth.
- -- Selfefficacy
- An individual's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.
- -- Trait Approach
- A psychological approach that focuses on identifying and measuring individual personality characteristics.
- -- Psychodynamic Approach
- A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on behavior.
- -- Humanistic Approach
- A psychological perspective that emphasizes personal growth and the concept of self-actualization.
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