Personality
Dr: Amir El-Fiky
Definition:
Personality is made up of the characteristic
patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that
make a person unique.
It is the constellation of traits unique to the
individual.
-Personality originates within the individual and
remains fairly consistent throughout life.
-Your personality is like a psychological
fingerprint. Only you have your particular
personality.
Components of Personality:
1. Consistency
2. Psychological and physiological
3. Impact behaviors and actions
4. Multiple expressions
Theories of Personality:
Type theories
Trait theories
Psychodynamic theories
Behavioral theories
Humanist theories
The Structural Model of Personality:
According to Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of
personality, personality is composed of three elements.
These three elements of personality:
1. The id
2. The ego
3. The superego
The "Big Five" Personality Dimensions:
1. Extraversion
2. Agreeableness
3. Conscientiousness
4. Neuroticism
5. Openness
Personality Tests:
Personality tests are measuring instruments used
primarily for two purposes: to conduct research on
the nature of personality and to make evaluations
of personality useful in counseling and clinical
settings.
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