Personality is the unique way individuals think, feel, and act. It is different from character and temperament but includes those aspects. The four perspectives in the study of personality are the psychoanalytic, behavioristic including social cognitive theory, humanistic, and trait perspectives.
- What are the three part of the personality and how do they interact?
- What are the stages of personality development?
Humanism developed as a reaction against the negativity of psychoanalysis and the deterministic nature of behaviorism. The self-concept includes components do not match or agree, anxiety and disordered behavior are the results.
Unconditional positive regard from important others in a person's life helps the formation of the self concept and the congruity of the real and ideal selves, leading to a fully functioning person.Humanistic theory is not scientifically researched but has been effective in theraphy situations.
