Personality: Types and Theories

 Personality

• Personality describes the unique patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person different. It remains the same throughout life.

• Personality on genetics and environment.

Types of Personality

1. Introvert- The personalities that don’t share much about them. They don’t open with others.

2. Extrovert- The personalities that speak to others and talk a lot. They are very friendly and show their emotions.

3. Helpers- The personalities that are always ready to help others. They are flexible and love to solve problems. They are emotional too.

4. Achievers- The personalities that love to achieve their targets. These are hardworking, determined, and very optimistic.

5. Perfectionists- The personalities that always try to give their best. They are never satisfied with their previous achievements. They are hungry for the best.

6. Romantics- The personalities that are progressive and never hurt anyone. They try to keep a balance in emotions. 

7. Observers- The personalities that are very thoughtful, and observe every change or development very keenly. They are good decision-makers.

8. Questioners- The personalities that are always curious. They are full of questions and always in search of finding the truth.

9. Enthusiastic- The personalities that are full of energy and do their assignment on a priority basis and never lose hope.

10. Bossy - The personalities that dominate others. They give orders or commands. They are good to rule.

11. Peacemakers- The personalities that have a good negotiation skill. They don’t like loudness. 

12. Diplomats- The personalities that remain unbiased and show their concern to both parties. 

Q- Define Maslows’ theory of personality

 Maslows’ theory of personality has the following features-

·       Theory of motivation

·       It is based on human needs (food, clothes, shelter, etc.)

·       Every human has five needs-

1.     Basic physiological needs- hunger, thirst, shelter, sleep, sex, etc.

2.     Safety needs- protection from physical and emotional harm

3.     Belongings- affection, love, friendship

4.     Esteem needs- respect, status, attention, recognition,

5.     Self-actualization needs- highest level of need- achievement of life goal.

 

Q- Define Vivekanand's theory of personality

 Vivekanand theory of personality

·       It is based on vedantic concepts

·       Teachings on- leaderships, interpersonal, conflicts resolution

·       According to this theory personality development is based on e Important dimentions

1.     Physical Self- by yoga

2.     Energy self- no anger mental peace

3.     Intellectual self- by reading (literature, philosophy)

4.     Mental self- develop calmness, concentration

5.     Blissful self- unaffected by joys and sorrow

 

Q- Define Jung Typology Theory

Jung Typology Theory

·       Focus on- understanding Human Personality

·       Purpose- to gain deeper understanding of how a person thinks, feels and behaves

·       It is used for

1.     counselling,

2.     education,

3.     psychology,

4.     team building

·       Important traits to judge a personality

1.     Introversion Vs. Extraversion- gain energy from the external or internal sourse

2.     Sensing Vs. Intuition- how one perceives the world most of the time

3.     Thinking Vs. Feeling- ways we can make decisions

4.     Judging Vs. Perceiving- how we interact with the world around us on a daily basis.

On the basis of the above traits, 16 types of personalities are described.