Personality Theories

Personality Theories

  • Submitted By: troy4766
  • Date Submitted: 11/23/2008 4:48 PM
  • Category: Psychology
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The humanistic theory is based on what is here and now. We do not look to what has happened in the past or what we may think will happen in the future. People understand with this theory that they are in charge of themselves. Although genetics may play a role, which is stated with the trait theory, we are ultimately responsible for each positive and negative outcome in our life. The humanistic theory gives the understanding that each individual’s goals that are set should be to achieve our own personal growth and should assume our own responsibilities. With our own self-improvement and self-knowledge each and every one of us has the ability to achieve our own happiness. The trait theory expresses little about the ability to make our own decisions and that we are responsible for personal growth and our own personal developments in life. The trait theory is consumed with identification and not attempting to relate one’s self with their own self-improvement and self-knowledge. The trait theory is based on a Five-Factor model of personality traits. This theory limits a person to these five dimensions. It does not allow a person to fulfill and enrich their own individual personalities. The trait theory is based on specific personalities that are assumed. Both the trait theory and humanistic theory would agree that one’s behavior will vary depending on the situation; it is the way an individual chooses to face the situation that sets them apart. The humanistic theory believes that one is capable of making the necessary changes in their lives and doing it with the understanding that the authentic choices we make are consistent with the outcomes that we wish to have. The ability to understand the trait theory is related to guiding or comparing one to another with the intent of the direction that one should acquire in a specific career, relationship, etc. The humanistic theory allows one to be responsible and in charge of their own future and actions. The humanistic...

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