Chapter 2: Personality

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1. 2

   Personality

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   Personality describes the unique and consistent patterns of thoughts,...

2. 2.1

   Introduction

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   This section introduces personality as a key concept in psychology,...

3. 2.2

   Meaning And Definition Of Personality

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   Personality encompasses the unique patterns of behavior and thought that...

4. 2.3

   Definitions

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5. 2.4

   Characteristics Of Personality

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   This section explores the unique and stable characteristics of personality,...

6. 2.5

   Factors Influencing Personality Development

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   This section explores the key factors, including heredity, environment, and...

7. 2.5.1

   Heredity

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   Heredity plays a significant role in shaping personality, influencing traits...

8. 2.5.2

   Environment

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   The environment plays a significant role in shaping personality traits and...

9. 2.5.3

   Situational Factors

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   Situational factors refer to specific events and contexts that can influence...

10. 2.6

    Theories Of Personality

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    This section explores various theories of personality, detailing how...

11. 2.6.1

    Type Theories

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    Type theories explore distinct classifications of personality, offering...

12. 2.6.1.1

    Hippocrates' Four Humours

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    Hippocrates' Four Humours is a historical theory that categorizes...

13. 2.6.1.2

    Carl Jung’s Personality Types

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    Carl Jung's personality types categorize individuals based on their...

14. 2.6.1.3

    Sheldon’s Somatotypes

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    Sheldon’s Somatotypes classify individuals into three body types influencing...

15. 2.6.2

    Trait Theories

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    Trait theories focus on identifying and measuring the specific traits that...

16. 2.6.2.1

    Gordon Allport

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    Gordon Allport significantly contributed to the understanding of personality...

17. 2.6.2.2

    Raymond Cattell

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    Raymond Cattell contributed significantly to personality psychology by...

18. 2.6.2.3

    Hans Eysenck

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    Hans Eysenck is pivotal in personality psychology, chiefly known for his...

19. 2.6.2.4

    The Big Five Model (Ocean)

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    The Big Five Model, known as OCEAN, encompasses the five major dimensions of...

20. 2.6.3

    Psychoanalytic Theory (Sigmund Freud)

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    This section covers Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory, explaining the...

21. 2.6.3.1

    Structure Of Personality

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    The structure of personality involves three main components: the Id, Ego,...

22. 2.6.3.2

    Psychosexual Stages

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    This section outlines Sigmund Freud's psychosexual stages of development,...

23. 2.6.3.3

    Defense Mechanisms

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    Defense mechanisms are unconscious psychological strategies that protect...

24. 2.6.4

    Humanistic Theory

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    The Humanistic Theory emphasizes the importance of self-actualization and...

25. 2.6.4.1

    Abraham Maslow

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    Abraham Maslow introduced the Hierarchy of Needs, emphasizing the...

26. 2.6.4.2

    Carl Rogers

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    Carl Rogers emphasized the importance of the self and self-concept in...

27. 2.6.5

    Social-Cognitive Theory

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    Social-Cognitive Theory posits that behavior is influenced by the...

28. 2.6.5.1

    Albert Bandura

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    Albert Bandura's contributions to psychology focus on observational learning...

29. 2.6.5.2

    Julian Rotter

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    Julian Rotter's contributions to personality psychology focus on the concept...

30. 2.7

    Assessment Of Personality

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    This section covers different methods for assessing personality, examining...

31. 2.7.1

    Objective Techniques

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    Objective techniques are standardized methods for assessing personality...

32. 2.7.2

    Projective Techniques

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    Projective techniques are assessment methods used to uncover hidden emotions...

33. 2.7.3

    Behavioral Techniques

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    Behavioral techniques involve observation and interaction to assess...

34. 2.8

    Applications Of Personality Assessment

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    This section discusses the various applications of personality assessments...

35. 2.9

    Summary

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    Personality is the collection of characteristics that make individuals...