Aspects and Components of Personality Development and Business Ethics

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering the components of personality, determinants of development, the various aspects of personal growth, and the fundamentals of business ethics and etiquette.

Personality

A combination of characteristics and qualities that make you different from other people and the fundamental and foremost determinant of individual behavior.

Psychology

Pertains to the mental processes and behaviors of individuals, including thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Physiology

Refers to the physical processes and functions of the body, such as breathing, digestion, and circulation.

Heredity

Biological factors, such as qualities passed from parents to children through biological mechanisms, including physical structure and temperament.

Social Environment

The influence exerted on a child by social groups outside the home such as peers, school friends, and community members.

Situation

A factor that influences the effects of heredity and environment on personality because of the different demands it places on an individual.

The Self

The humanistic term for who we really are as a person.

Self-worth

A component of the self-concept that comprises what we think about ourselves.

Self-image

A component of the self-concept described as how we see ourselves.

Ideal self

A component of the self-concept representing the person we would like to be.

Professional development

The process of continuously improving yourself to stay competitive and build a successful career, especially in hospitality and tourism.

Personal development

An act of growing or developing oneself without the intervention of another person.

Physical Aspect

An aspect of personal development including health, body care, diet, exercise, and daily postures.

Emotional Aspect

An aspect of personality concerned with the emotions and feelings of every individual.

Self-awareness

Recognizing our emotions when they happen.

Self-regulation

Knowing how to respond to our emotions and channel them in a positive direction.

Empathy

Being aware of other people's emotions and internal states.

Social skills

Knowing how to respond to other people's emotions healthily and constructively.

Social Aspect

An aspect of personality involving activities relating to or involving people in society.

Mental Aspect

An aspect of personality involving keeping the mind sharp, reading, and learning new topics or cognition.

Spiritual Aspect

An aspect of personality that creates a deeper connection to the world, helping individuals learn about themselves and their life goals.

Ethos

The Greek word from which 'ethics' is derived, meaning character.

Ethics

A set of rules describing acceptable conduct in society and the study and development of one's ethical standards.

Ethical Standards

Well-founded standards of right and wrong that enjoin virtues like honesty, compassion, and loyalty, and include rights like the right to privacy.

Business Ethics

Contemporary standards or values governing the behavior of individuals in a business organization and the actions of the business itself.

Business Etiquette

Basics of workplace behavior including respect, honesty, giving full attention, and using smartphones sparingly.