Question

Define personality. Describe any two perspectives on personality?

Answer 1

Answer:

The ‘characteristic set’ of cognitions, behaviors, and emotional patterns which evolved from the “biological and environmental factors” is known as personality.

Explanation:

Psychoanalytic perspective:

• This personality stress the importance of the early childhood remembrances in their unconscious mind.
• First studied by Sigmund Freud and represented by dreams, free gathering, and slips on talking.

Humanistic perspective:

• Concentrates on ‘psychological growth’, free will, and ‘personal awareness’ as well takes “positive outlook on human nature” achieving individual potential.