Personality Theory Key Proponents

These flashcards cover the key proponents of personality theories, their assumptions, views on personality, and methods of assessment.

Who is the key proponent of Psychoanalytic theory in personality?

Freud.

Which theorists are known for Psychodynamic theory?

Adler, Horney, and Jung.

Name two key figures in Humanistic psychology.

Rogers and Maslow.

Who are the key proponents of Trait theory?

Allport, Eysenck, McCrae, and Costa.

What do emotional disorders stem from according to Psychoanalytic theory?

Unconscious dynamics, such as unresolved childhood conflicts.

What is the focus of Humanistic psychology?

The ways healthy people strive for self-realization.

What comprises personality according to Freud?

Pleasure-seeking impulses (id), reality-oriented executive (ego), and internalized ideals (superego).

What does the Psychodynamic view emphasize?

The interaction of conscious and unconscious motives and conflicts.

According to Humanistic theory, what happens if our basic human needs are met?

People will strive toward self-actualization.

What are common methods of Personality Assessment in Psychoanalytic theory?

Free association, projective tests, and dream analysis.

Which method is commonly used in Trait theory for personality assessment?

Personality inventories.