Antwone Fisher Personality Matrix: Who Will Cry for the Little Boy? Sharon L. Moses March 7, 2010 Capella University COUN5214 – Theories of Personality Dr. Sola M. Kippers Introduction In looking at the character of Antwone Fisher, the phenomenological theory will be utilized. Carl Rogers is credited with the initial approach in his client or person-centered theory of personality development and psychotherapy (Wachtel, 2007). Within this approach Rogers was seeking what he described as a “kinder and gentler” theory and therapy model. The development of one’s personality is the focus of his theory.
With the comment, Althusser stress on the close relation of how interpellation functions in constructing subjectivity. In the following essay, different elements of the theory are exhibited and the aim of this essay is to compare the idea of interpellation and subjectivity by comparing few arguments taken from cultural theorists. Our sense of being is actually engaged with the concept of interpellation. This is due to the concept of interpellation, through the role of ideology, it does not only just giving identity to an individual, but also functions in ensuring social stability. For example, we interpellate an individual with police uniform as an individual who have power of law, therefore we feel obligated to follow what the officer said and indirectly feel like subjected to the law.
Furthermore the term Identity describes a unique personality structure in combination with the picture that others have of this structure. The reflection of ourselves and who we want to be determines our identity. This concept is also described by some as the self image. Self-image: A person's self-image is the own mental
Psychosocial theory recognises personal and social element of identity however Erikson seen them as interlinked and treated them separately. `Sit` only considered social identity element and explains our identity is entirely dependent on social status of a group an individual belongs to. This essay will firstly consider aspects of history and traditions within two theories. Then it will look how identity is conceptualised within psychosocial and `sit`s` themes, like its fixity and a role of embodiment. Both Erikson`s psychosocial and Tajfels ‘sit’ have some differences as well as similarities and have both equally influenced research on identities, However they have both traditions originating from before their times.
However, the lives and upbringings of both Martin Luther King and Malcolm X provide us with some insight as to why each may lean toward the ideologies they eventually stood behind. Those who, like King, grew up with a loving, well-off family would reasonably lean toward nonviolence, and embrace the kind of democracy that seeks to employ equality and peaceful coexistence for all. On the other hand, violence and separatism are likely to appear more attractive to those who have lived Malcolm’s life, a life damaged by violence as well as sustained by its power. Both men, viewed as humanitarian leaders and heroes, sought to eliminate racism, and to discount one approach as less moral than another without the proper analysis of the conditions of their upbringing and life experiences will inevitably lead to an inaccurate and lacking understanding of their
Part 1 Summarise two theories of identity and compare their usefulness for explaining the real-world issues discussed in Chapter 1, 'Identities and diversities'. The study of identity is primarily focused on understanding people and the way they live their daily lives. Identity has become a common topic in contemporary society, be that through media, everyday talk or through psychological research. Due to the many ways in which identity can be presented it can become unclear as to what identity actually means. Of the three theories given, psychosocial and social constructionist theories of identity will be summarised and shown how these theories compare when studying the identity of those with physical disabilities.
Q: Chapter Three: How do the opinions of others shape our identities? Consider the concept of the looking-glass self in your answer. A: Not only do our actions shape the individual that we are, but so do the opinions of others. Believe it or not, we are maintained more through the interaction with other people than our very own actions. How can we really know ourselves without the viewpoint from other people?
Humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow once wrote: “any theory of motivation that is worthy of attention must deal with the highest capacities of the healthy and strong person as well as with the defensive maneuvers of crippled spirits” (qtd. in Myers 565). Maslow definitely took both of these things into account when he created the hierarchy of needs. The hierarchy of needs, normally drawn out in the shape of a pyramid, starts with primitive needs, such as hunger and safety, and then continues on until we finally focus on trying to achieve ‘self-actualization’ and ‘self-transcendence’ needs. Maslow proposed that after one’s basic physical, psychological and self-esteem needs are met, a person strives for self-actualization, fulfilling our potential, and self-transcendence, where we need to find identity beyond our self (Myers 565).
Rather, they interpret observations and several preexisting prototypes of others to enable us to create a richly detailed impression of another. Thus, getting to understand how the process by which these prototypes are shaped, changed, shared across a group of people that constitute a culture and how individuals apply them in categorizing others is a critical to understand identity(Spears, Lea, & Lee, 1990). According to the Social Identity Theory, individuals do not have a
Affecting Factors of Identity Identity could be anything that makes a person identifiable, in terms of having a set of qualities or characteristics differentiate them from unlike qualities. Identity is related to the self-image, self-esteem, and individuality. My Identity helps people and government to recognize me. It makes me different from the rest of the world. The way I look, speak, think, and work creates my identity.