Personology of Henry Murray

Flashcards based on the concepts of Henry Murray's Personology, covering his theories on personality development and narrative perspective.

What are the main concepts in Murray’s Personology?

Biology–environment interaction, narrative perspective, needs, presses, adaptation, theme, TAT.

How does personality develop according to Murray?

Through biological predispositions interacting with the environment.

What elements make up personality development?

Episodes, roles, and tasks that are more or less coherent.

Why is personality understood through a narrative perspective?

Because personality becomes understandable when looking at life history, what the person adapted to, what they strive for, and the meaning they assign to experiences.

What connects personality types to life stories?

Different types of personality correspond to different types of life histories.