Each theory correlates to a specific method of assessment. One theory is the psychodynamic theory. With this theory, the roots of your personality are your unconscious thoughts, feelings, repressed problems from early childhood, and motives. The methods to assess the psychodynamic theory you would use projective tests as well as personal interviews. The next theory is the humanistic theory which is a drive towards personal growth.
In order to verify if the results of these studies have intense validity, there has to be an evaluation done on them. This will be accomplished by reviewing the studies, comparing and contrasting their purpose, research questions, sample population, results, and examining the limitations and conclusions of the two articles in order to validate these specific articles. Comparison of Purpose and Position There are two empirical studies to compare that address the relationship between both a transformational leadership and the follower. The two faces of transformational leadership: Empowerment and dependency, (Kark, Shamir, & Chen, 2003); Impact of transformational leadership on follower development performance: A field experiment (Dvir, Eden, Avolio, , & Shamir, 2002). The purpose of Kark et al.
University of Phoenix Online PSY 405/Dr.Cree February 28, 2011 Dispositional Personality Theories With personalities they take part in an important part of everyday life. From Freud to Horney they have produced diverse theories to assist in explaining the development of personality. Within the paper we will discuss Dispositional theories and, how they influence personalities and interpersonal relationships. We will analyze their strengths and limitations and how they can transform personality and influence our life and how we conduct ourselves. In our matrix we will discuss Allport’s psychology of the individual theory, and the trait and factor theory.
I found that I can relate to Albert Ellis and his Rational Emotive Behavior Theory (REBT.) I can relate to Ellis and his theory because it is a cognitive approach to therapy, which I strongly agree with. REBT is based on the belief that people are born with a potential for irrational or rational– thinking (Jones-Smith, 2012). I have always believed this about people, which is also why I can relate to this theory. I can also relate to Ho’s theory of internalized culture, which suggests that the formations of our worldviews are influenced by eternalized culture (Jones-Smith, 2012).
Defining Personality: Personality is made up the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique. It arises from within the individual and remains fairly consistent throughout life. How exactly do psychologists define personality? What are the different components of personality? You can learn about the answers to these questions and more in this overview of personality.
Theoretical Framework Asia N. Brooks Capella University Theoretical Framework This paper is an analysis and examination of self actualization theory and the psychodynamic approach to personality. Carl Rogers was a phenomenological theorist who founded self actualization theory and Sigmund Freud was the founder of the psychodynamic approach to personality. In this paper I will be describing the basic philosophies of each theory, the main theoretical constructs, limitations and criticisms of each theory, and I will conclude with a personal reflection on my view of personality development. Rogers believed that the human person is a unique, creative, active and experiencing being that is motivated by an innate tendency to actualize, maintain and enhance the self (Schultz & Schultz, 2013, p.269). Rogers’s theory posits that we are conscious, rational beings who live in the present, are not controlled by past experiences and subjectively respond to encounters, relationships and perceptions (one’s experiential field) (Schultz & Schultz, 2013, p.281).
We each had our own reasons why the humanistic theory was important to us. The first theory that we will discuss is the humanistic theory. As defined by Robert S. Feldman, “the humanistic theory is the conscious, self motivated ability to change and improve.” (Feldman, 2009, p.401) Humanistic theorists believe that along with peoples unique creative impulses make up the core of human personality (Feldman, 2009, p.401). For Daniel, this theory meant that we have a basic need and desire as humans, to try and achieve, and to be a good person. For Heather, it meant that the humanistic theory is not inherited but done by interaction.
Many theorists have expressed an opinion on how a desirable condition can be achieved, the two main schools of thought base themselves on either the Humanistic or the Behaviourist theory. Two major theorists associated with the humanistic view are Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. These theorists, whom base their views on this approach, emphasise on the self choosing their own behaviour to achieve, and this behaviour is connected to their inner feelings and personal image and is not pre-determined. These theorists believe that all individuals have an instinctive drive to achieve their maximum potential. Abraham Maslow developed a model known as The Hierarchy of Needs (1) as a theory for understanding human motivation and personal development.
Jocelyn Barrera Personality Theory Prof. April B December 9 2013 Final Paper Humanistic Theory of Personality The understanding of human behavior and the personality of a person is extremely important in order to understand each person as an individual. There are different theories in order to explain how personality is shaped. The big five factors of personality theory of the individuals behaviors, emotions and the way they interact with society. Humanistic perspective on the theory of personality is the theory that I believe best fits my own personality. Humanistic perspective is the view that argues that you are free to choose your own behavior, rather than reacting to environmental stimuli and reinforcers.
Attitude Theories Diana M. Fernandez Strayer University Attitude Theories This paper will discuss attitude theories. Attitude theories are attempts to explain the factors that shape individual’s beliefs, feelings and behaviors. Two examples of attitude theories are functionalist theory and cognitive dissonance theory. These theories are defined and their components are presented. Examples of each are given as well as being compared and contrasted.