Dr: Amir El-Fiky

Personality

Definition:

Personality is made up of the characteristic

patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that

make a person unique.

It is the constellation of traits unique to the

individual.

-Personality originates within the individual and

remains fairly consistent throughout life.

-Your personality is like a psychological

fingerprint. Only you have your particular

personality.

Components of Personality:

1. Consistency

2. Psychological and physiological

3. Impact behaviors and actions

4. Multiple expressions

Theories of Personality:

Type theories

Trait theories

Psychodynamic theories

Behavioral theories

Humanist theories

The Structural Model of Personality:

According to Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of

personality, personality is composed of three elements.

These three elements of personality:

1. The id

2. The ego

3. The superego

The "Big Five" Personality Dimensions:

1. Extraversion

2. Agreeableness

3. Conscientiousness

4. Neuroticism

5. Openness

Personality Tests:

Personality tests are measuring instruments used

primarily for two purposes: to conduct research on

the nature of personality and to make evaluations

of personality useful in counseling and clinical

settings.

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