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Personality Development

Personality Development. I. Approaches to studying personality. Psychoanalytic – Focuses on the child and subconscious motivations. Trait – Personality is genetic. Social-Learning – Revolves around reinforcement. Positive actions are rewarded making them more likely to be repeated.

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Personality Development

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  1. PersonalityDevelopment

  2. I. Approaches to studying personality. • Psychoanalytic –Focuses on the child and subconscious motivations. • Trait – Personality is genetic. • Social-Learning – Revolves around reinforcement. • Positive actions are rewarded making them more likely to be repeated. • Negative actions are punished making them less likely to be repeated.

  3. II. Factors that contribute to personality. • Heredity – genetic make-up. • Environment – home life; experiences.

  4. III. Socialization • The process of teaching behavior based on the habits of the family and community.

  5. V. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs • A lower, more basic level must be met before moving • to the next level.

  6. Communication:

  7. I. Communication • The sharing of feelings, thoughts, and information with another person.

  8. III. Active Listening • Type of listening in which a person lets others know what they said was heard and understood.

  9. V. Nonverbal Communication • The use of behavior rather than words to express feelings.

  10. VI. Mixed Message • A message in which verbal and nonverbal behavior do not match.

  11. VIII. AggressiveBehavior • The use of words and/or actions that show disrespect towards others.

  12. VII. Passive Behavior • The holding back of ideas, opinions, and feelings.

  13. IX. Assertive Behavior • The honest expression of thoughts and feelings without experiencing anxiety or threatening others.

  14. SELF-ESTEEM: • Identity: Who you are. This includes personality, attitudes, and beliefs. • Connection: The need to belong and feel appreciated. • Competence: Knowledge of what you can do. • Purpose: Having goals and making progress toward reaching them.

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