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PERSONALITY. Latin word ‘Persona’. Allport: Personality is a dynamic organization within the individual of those Psycho-Physical systems which determine his unique adjustment to his environment.
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PERSONALITY Latin word ‘Persona’
Allport: Personality is a dynamic organization within the individual of those Psycho-Physical systems which determine his unique adjustment to his environment. Eysenck : Personality is the more or less stable organization of a person’s Character, Temperament, Intellect and Physiquewhich determine his unique adjustment to the environment. Character: denotes a person’s more or less stable organization of Conative behaviour. Temperament: denotes a person’s more or less stable organization of Affectivebehaviour. Intellect: denotes a person’s more or less stable organization of Cognitivebehaviour. Physique: Bodily Configuration, Glands and Nervous System
Type Level Introversion Trait Level Persistence Rigidity Subjectivity Shyness Irritability Habitual Response Level Specific Response Level
Introversion – Extroversion Neuroticism Psychoticism
Facts about Personality • Unique • Dynamic • Organized • Adjustment to environment • Develops through social interaction • Product of heredity and environment
Dimensions of Personality • Physical: Height, Weight, Colour of Eyes, Complexion, Features, Hair, Health • Intellectual: Memory, Imagination, Observation, Attention, Interest, Reasoning Ability • Emotional: Emotional Reactions: Calm, Aggression, Desire, Attitude • Social: Social Behaviour, Social Adjustment
Development of Personality • Heredity & Biological Factors: • Physique • Intelligence • Gender Differences • Nervous System
Development of Personality • Environmental Factors: • Geographical Factors • Family Environment • Neighbourhood • Friends & Companions • School Environment • Co-curricular Activities • Religion • Name • Culture
Development of Personality • Psychological Factors: • Interest • Attitude • Character • Intelligence • Reasoning Power • Ability to Adjust