Psy/405 Personality Theory Analysis

Personality Theory Analysis
Yenisley Gonzalez
PSY / 405
July 13, 2015
David Brueshoff
Personality Theory Analysis
Personality is what defines and makes an individual different from those around them. Personalities may vary from situation to situation, behaviors depend on the environment, and also what one finds acceptable socially in those specific situation. Many theorists would agree that personalities can be predictable, while other may think otherwise. However, one thing everyone seems to agree on is that personality is unique to the individual and is what makes each person interesting.
The role of personality in affecting situational behavior
Personalities is what characterizes an individual and it is visible through their behavior
Humanistic theories concentrate in the present rather than the past or future. Also, decisions that individuals take reflect on their actions, and whether these actions are positive or negative there is a sense of responsibility for them (Allpsych online, n.d.). According to Carl Rogers a theorists who studied and concentrated on humanistic approach along with Maslow, every individual is different, but every single person is valuable to the environment where they live. Each individual has a purpose in life and their everyday goal is to grow and reach their fullest
Roger also believed that each individual had the ability to come to their own realization and knew how to analyze themselves. According to Roger humanistic approach intended to trust nonjudgmental environment in which he or she felt comfortable enough to work their own conflicts without feeling judged by others. In contrast to dispositional theory, personality traits attracted by situations or passed down from previous generations become very important when establishing relationships. Children who grow up with close family ties often share similarities with them. Child experiences can easily identify personality traits based on strong and weak points they have from their guardian parents or relatives. This supports the theory of how important child experiences are when forming personalities, and their behavior towards difficult situations. Their first reaction is based on their innate behavior.
Allport strongly believed that most individuals react to their surroundings and also shape their surroundings to react to them (Feist & Feist, 2009). The concept of proprium makes individual’s traits work along to the world around them (Feist & Feist, 2009). Motives and experiences influence the creating of a sense of identity. All individuals have a unique personality, different from other individuals and their experiences in life will be based upon their specific