Introduction to Psychology: Understanding Personality

A PowerPoint presentation detailing the theories and concepts surrounding personality in psychology.

1. Understanding Personality Exploring Theories and Concepts Presented by: Team Green Banana

2. Personality encompasses the unique pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that define an individual. Characteristics of Personality: Enduring, relatively stable over time, influences how we perceive and interact with the world.

3. Sigmund Freud: Pioneer of Psychoanalytic Theory Key Concepts: Structure of the mind: Id, Ego, Superego Psychosexual stages of development Defense mechanisms (to be elaborated later)

4. Carl Rogers: Founder of humanistic psychology Key Concepts: Self-actualization: Inherent tendency to strive towards fulfilling one's potential Unconditional positive regard: Acceptance and support without conditions Self-concept (to be elaborated later)

5. Eysenck's Biological Theory: Dimensions: Extraversion vs. Introversion Neuroticism vs. Emotional Stability Psychoticism vs. Socialization

6. Big Five Personality Traits Five-factor model: Openness Conscientiousness Extraversion Agreeableness Neuroticism Widely used in research and applied settings

7. Self Concept Self Concept is the collection of beliefs and perceptions that individuals have about themselves. Components: Self-identity Self-image Self-esteem (to be elaborated later )

8. Self-Esteem Evaluation of one's own worth and value. Influences: Early experiences Social comparison Achievement and competence

9. Defence Mechanisms Examples: Denial Projection Rationalization Sublimation Psychological strategies used to cope with anxiety and protect the ego.

10. Change Adaptation and Growth: Personality is not static; it can change over time. Factors influencing change: life experiences, therapy, self-reflection. Importance of self-awareness and willingness to change.

11. Thank you for being a great audience and remember, “I am not what happen to me, I am what I choose to become” Carl G. Jung