Perspective in Theories of Personality [fr description]

psychodynamic theories

focused on the importance of early childhood experiences

psychodynamic theories

focused on the relationships with parents as guiding forces that shape personality development

psychodynamic theories

sees the unconscious mind and motives as much more powerful than the conscious awareness

psychoanalysis

traditionally used dream interpretation

psychoanalysis

used to uncover the unconscious thoughts, feelings, and impulses as a main form of treatment for neurosis and mental illness

humanistic approach

AKA positive psychology

humanistic approach

people strive toward meaning, growth, well-being, happiness, and psychological health

existential

theorists assume that we are driven by search for meaning and negative experiences which are part of the human condition and can foster psychological growth

dispositional theories

argue that the unique and long-term tendencies to behave in particular ways are the essence of our personality

traits

unique dispositions

biological-evolutionary theories

Behavior, thoughts, feelings, and personality are influenced by differences in basic genetic, epigenetic, and neurological systems

biological-evolutionary theories

different traits, dispositions, and ways of thinking stems from differences in their genotype and central nervous system (brain structures and neurochemistry)

biological-evolutionary theories

emphasizes that what we think, feel, and do is always an interaction between nature (biological) and nurture (environment)

learning-(social) cognitive theories

All behaviors are learned through association and/or its consequences (whether it is reinforced or punished)

cognitive perspective

perspective that argues how we think abt ourselves and other ppl and assumptions made, strategies used, = keys to understanding diff among ppl

cognitive perspective

argues what personality we have is shaped by how we think and perceive the world