What are the aspects of personality, and what are different traits we have?

1. What are the aspects of personality, and what are different traits we have? Use 3 words to describe yourself Explain why you chose those words

2. Test • http://psychcentral.com/personality-test/index.php?sid=&gender=male&age=54&country=US&pg=777&uname=&Submit=Submit

3. What is Personality? • Personality is made up of the characteristic patterns that influence our • Thoughts • Feelings • Behaviors that make a person unique. • It influences nearly every aspect of our lives, from what we choose to do for a living to how we interact with our families to our choices of friends and romantic partners.

4. What factors influence our personality? • Birth Order – can be a big factor • Older children get the benefits of all of the “firsts” • younger children benefit from the impact of being the baby, often being spoiled and coddled. • Middle children often feel left out and invisible • Middle children often feel as though they have nothing special that is just “their.” • According to studies, middle children tend to be more outgoing and flexible than their older and younger siblings.

5. Some believe it is because the middle child learns early that they need to be vocal in order to be heard among their other siblings • They also tend to be flexible because they are often carted around to older siblings activities and come behind a younger child’s needs.

6. First Born’s • Oldest kids tend to emerge strong confident leaders. • As a child gets older frustrations can develop as oldest children tend to have more parental restrictions than younger siblings. • Older children also may have the added responsibility of taking care of their younger brothers or sisters. • Scientists have found that first-born children are smarter than their brothers and sisters. It appears they are more likely to succeed in business, too. • They are often more extroverted, confident, assertive, authoritarian, dominant, inflexible, conformist, politically conservative, task-oriented, conscientious, disciplined, defensive about errors, and fearful of losing position and rank.

7. Middle Child Syndrome • They are guaranteed to be opposite of their older sibling • Middle children often feel like their older brother gets all the glory while their younger sister escapes all discipline. • Because the middle child feels that the world pays him less attention, he tends to be secretive; he does not openly share his thoughts or feelings. • Middle children may not feel they have a special place in the family so friends and peer groups become much more important. • They can usually read people well, they are peacemakers who see all sides of a situation, they are independent and inventive.

8. Last Born’s • Babies of the family are social and outgoing, they are the most financially irresponsible of all birth orders. They just want to have a good time. • These kids love the limelight • Last borns may be charming, but they also have the potential to be manipulative, spoiled or babied to the point of helplessness. • Statistics show the lastborn is least likely to be disciplined and the least likely to have to toe the mark the way the older children did.

9. The following are examples of personality traits: • Shy • Outgoing • Arrogant • Relaxed • Temperamental • Sensitive

10. What are the 4 Personality Types? • 1. Analytical - They are perfectionists by nature and will always do any of the tasks they take up thoroughly so that the task it just perfect. • They can be very rigid and disciplined in their behavior, not only on themselves, but also on others around them • They forget about themselves as well as the world around them. • These people are very self-reliant and independent. • These people may be seen suffering from low self-esteem, as they always set very high standards for themselves and may also be critical of themselves. • http://www.buzzle.com/articles/four-personality-types.html

11. 2. The Driver people of this personality type are passionate about their ambition and they try to instill it in others around them. • This personality type is known to be very dominating, they are the ‘natural' leaders and will often be seen taking charge of everything around them. • They often find it difficult to work with others.

12. 3. Expressive They may often be considered to be very loud. They are known to make friends easily. • You may find the people of this personality type day dreaming • These people may not always be able to reach their destination on time and may be forgetful as well. • If in a gathering you come across a person, who is totally enjoying the social event, then it has to be the expressive personality type

13. 4. Amiable they will conform to the wishes of people around them. They are very patient and will often work with 'NO' time boundaries. • people with this personality type normally find it difficult to complete their tasks on time • They often find it difficult to get work done from people since they are not assertive. • They are self-content and kind people. • They detest instability, uncertainty and/or constant change. • However, they are rational, curious and are keen observers.

14. What are the characteristics of a healthy personality? • Psychologists sum up the human personality into five important traits. • Openness • Conscientiousness • Extraversion • Agreeableness • Emotional Stability

15. Openness • not having preconceived notions about people or situations and have an open mind towards new ideas. • They always aim for a higher quality in life and improve upon their own productivity • They are not judgmental about people and are acceptable to newer concepts and lifestyles.

16. Conscientiousness • This personality is generally goal-oriented and has a perspective of what they want in life. • They do not have false notions about their skills and they can handle failure well. • They are committed to the work they do and are generally self-sufficient • They do not complain, or blame. • They take acceptance of their own faults and behavior. • They are consistent in their work and do not get bored easily.

17. Extraversion • This personality is warm and welcoming to new people in their life. • They are outgoing and friendly by nature and have a large group of friends. • They are comfortable with people of different interests • They tend to make others feel good and positive about themselves. • They generally accept others as they are. They don't attempt to change others to meet their requirements.

18. Agreeableness • They do not trust others too easily, but they also do not doubt people for no apparent reason • They are generally helpful to others and even strangers. • They care about people in need and do not hesitate in lending money. • They are straightforward and do not believe in beating around the bush. • If there is conflict, they prefer to work it out with calm words and avoid arguments or fights.

19. Emotional Stability • This refers to the level of control a person has over his own emotions • This personality has a positive self-regard and a realistic self-judgment. • They keep feelings of anger, jealousy, and hatred under control • They tend to protect their health, self-esteem, and well-being despite the struggles, chaos, and problems of their life • They have a healthy degree of tolerance towards stress, pressure, and pain. • http://www.buzzle.com/articles/characteristics-of-a-healthy-personality.html

21. The opposite of Emotional Stability is Neurotic (ism) Sample neurotic (ism) items I am easily disturbed. I change my mood a lot. I get irritated easily. I get stressed out easily. I get upset easily. I have frequent mood swings. I often feel blue. I worry about things.

22. Where Does Personality Come From?From research conducted on twins separated at birth, researchers now estimate that:    •    60% is Inherited    •    20% comes from the Environment    •    20% comes from Other Sources (chance, other factors)

24. Nature VS. Nurturehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPZsrLAkpKM&feature=related Psychologists debate what determines personality and social behavior. • Nature- Personality is genetic and passed on from parent to child. • Nurture- other feel social environment and different situations can affect ones personality.

25. Nature v. Nurture, Feral Children • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STn3bpTTU6c • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPZsrLAkpKM&feature=related

26. the following personality traits are mostly genetic • Leadership, Imagination, Aggressiveness, Weakness of Will, Person vs. Object Orientation, Susceptibility to Addiction, Vulnerability to Stress, Traditionalism, Parenting, Television Watching, Accident Proneness, Love Styles, Religion, Shyness, Obsessions, Quickness to Anger, Depression, Empathy, Language Facility, Maturation Rate, Alcoholism, Excitability, Origins of Divorce, Altruism, and Social Attitudes.

27. Development of Personality The development of personality is more obvious in childhood, due to the changes that occur • Emotionally • Intellectually • Physically

28. Riso-Hudson Test • http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/interpRHETI.asp • Interpretation • Descriptions • http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/descript.asp • Eating disorders • http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/addictivepersonality.asp

29. Riso-Hudson • Real world applications • http://www.enneagraminstitute.com/practical.asp

30. Personality test • http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes1.htm • A diff personality test • http://kisa.ca/personality/ • http://www.google.com/#hl=en&cp=10&gs_id=t&xhr=t&q=personality+test&pf=p&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&pbx=1&oq=personalit&aq=0&aqi=g4&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=fcef15e6a039ff60&biw=1024&bih=561

34. Sample extraversion items • I am the life of the party. • I don't mind being the center of attention. • I feel comfortable around people. • I start conversations. • I talk to a lot of different people at parties. • I don't talk a lot. (reversed) • I keep in the background. (reversed) • I have little to say. (reversed) • I don't like to draw attention to myself. (reversed) • I am quiet around strangers. (reversed)

35. Sample openness items • I have a rich vocabulary. • I have a vivid imagination. • I have excellent ideas. • I am quick to understand things. • I use difficult words. • I spend time reflecting on things. • I am full of ideas. • I am not interested in abstractions. (reversed) • I do not have a good imagination. (reversed) • I have difficulty understanding abstract ideas. (reversed)

36. Sample agreeableness items • I am interested in people. • I sympathize with others' feelings. • I have a soft heart. • I take time out for others. • I feel others' emotions. • I make people feel at ease. • I am not really interested in others. (reversed) • I insult people. (reversed) • I am not interested in other people's problems. (reversed) • I feel little concern for others. (reversed)

37. Sample conscientiousness items • I am always prepared. • I pay attention to details. • I get chores done right away. • I like order. • I follow a schedule. • I am exacting in my work. • I leave my belongings around. (reversed) • I make a mess of things. (reversed) • I often forget to put things back in their proper place. (reversed) • I shirk my duties. (reversed)

38. Personality Types • http://www.personalitypage.com/high-level.html

44. The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) • http://www.trans4mind.com/personality/EPQ.html • Online tests • http://onlinepsychologicaltests.com/links/linkspersonalitytests.html • Personality test • http://www.personalitybook.com/Registration

45. Introvert Introverts are more concerned with the inner world of the mind. • They enjoy thinking. • exploring their thoughts and feelings. • They often avoid social situations

46. Ten Myths About Introverts • http://manmadediy.com/chris/posts/1115-ten-myths-about-introverts

48. Extrovert An extrovert will talk with someone else rather than sit alone and think. • Extroverts tend to think as they speak • Extroverts often think better when they are talking. • They enjoy social situations

50. Psychoanalytic Theories • These theories emphasize the motives that are hidden deep in the unconscious. • Unconscious- the part of the mind that contains material we are aware of, but that strongly influence our conscious process.