Topic 6 DQ 2
In your opinion, which of the four approaches to personality (psychodynamic theory,
humanistic approaches, social cognitive approaches, trait approaches) most accurately
explains how our personalities develop? How does the theory help explain how your own
personality has developed?
The humanistic viewpoint, which is generally considered to have the most upbeat outlook on
people, is the one that best defines personality. According to this point of view, the positive
characteristics of people, such as the urge to continuously strive for betterment in life and the
drive to provide essential contributions to the cause of transforming the world into a better place
to live, are inborn. Suppose some immoralities or improper patterns in behavior have been
identified. In that case, it is because of detrimental experiences such as the conditionality related
to close personal relationships. For instance, if a person is oblivious to other people's feelings, it
may be because their parents or peers always liked them when they satisfied conditions, such as
performing well on an exam. They had never been shown suitable regard that was not
conditional (Grison & Gazzaniga, 2021).
Reference
Grison, S. & Gazzaniga, M. (2019). Psychology in your life (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Norton
& Company, Inc.
In your opinion, which of the four approaches to personality (psychodynamic theory,
humanistic approaches, social cognitive approaches, trait approaches) most accurately
explains how our personalities develop? How does the theory help explain how your own
personality has developed?
The humanistic viewpoint, which is generally considered to have the most upbeat outlook on
people, is the one that best defines personality. According to this point of view, the positive
characteristics of people, such as the urge to continuously strive for betterment in life and the
drive to provide essential contributions to the cause of transforming the world into a better place
to live, are inborn. Suppose some immoralities or improper patterns in behavior have been
identified. In that case, it is because of detrimental experiences such as the conditionality related
to close personal relationships. For instance, if a person is oblivious to other people's feelings, it
may be because their parents or peers always liked them when they satisfied conditions, such as
performing well on an exam. They had never been shown suitable regard that was not
conditional (Grison & Gazzaniga, 2021).
Reference
Grison, S. & Gazzaniga, M. (2019). Psychology in your life (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Norton
& Company, Inc.
