Self and Personality Development

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to self and personality development across the lifespan.

Personality

An organized combination of attributes, motives, values, and behaviors unique to each individual.

Self-concept

Perceptions of unique attributes and traits of oneself.

Self-esteem

Evaluation of worth as a person based on all the positive and negative self-perceptions that make up self-concept.

Identity

Overall sense of who a person is, where they are heading, and where they fit into society.

Dispositional traits

Stable characteristics that impact behavior and personality.

Characteristic adaptations

Situationally specific behaviors or responses that arise from dispositional traits.

Narrative identities

Personal stories individuals create to give their lives meaning and coherence.

Goodness of fit

The extent to which a child's temperament is compatible with the demands of their social environment.

Big Five Personality Dimensions

A trait theory that categorizes personality traits into five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Erikson's psychosocial stages

A series of eight developmental stages proposed by Erik Erikson, each characterized by a specific conflict crucial for personal growth.