What’s your theory on personality? Why do you believe so?

- minimum 3 sentences

Personality & Self esteem

Conrad, Nicole,

What is personality?- The combination of characteristics or qualities that form

an individual's distinctive character.

What is theory?- a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain

something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.

The role of theory- Psychologists use theories to explain how and why the

human personality develops - Not all theories apply to all cultures around the world

Freuds Theory- Believed a person's personality is made up of three aspects; Id, Ego, and

Superego - Id = consists of the biological urges, like hunger and thirst- Ego = the thoughtful/decision making part of personality- Superego = judges right from wrong, possibly against urges

Eriksons Theory- Believed in the eight stage theory- Eight stage theory: a person’s personality developed over time from childhood,

made up of experiences

Maslow's theory- Believed everyone has a basic drive to achieve his or her fullest potential- Called this process “ self-actualization”- Believed most people won’t/can’t reach their full potential

Maslow's Hierarchy of needs

Other theories- B.F Skinner- Sandra Bem- Carl Rogers

At the end of the video, answer in 2 to 5 sentences stating if you agree, disagree, and whyhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WEvqMN75sCI

Where are your characteristics From?- what in your life influences/reflects who you are?- Why is this?