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Appendix C

Match the psychological theories with the appropriate statement(s):

_F, J, M_Psychodynamic Theory _B, D, K_Trait Theory

_I, L Learning Theory _H, C, G_Sociocultural

_E, H, N_Humanistic Theory

A. Individualism versus collectivism- Sociocultural

B. Popular theorist Eysenck initiated the five-factor model.- Trait Theory

C. The healthy personality is found in balancing the social self with the
individual self. Sociocultural

D. Genetics determine the traits for a healthy personality, but how those traits
are expressed are influenced by learning experiences, development of
skills, and the ability to choose our own actions. Trait Theory

E. Popular theorists include Maslow and Rogers. Humanistic Theory

F. Popular theorists include Freud, Jung, and Erikson. Psychodynamic

Theory

G. Social and cultural factors such as ethnicity, gender, culture,

discrimination, and socioeconomic status influence one’s sense of self and
his or her adjustment to society. Sociocultural

H. Taken from the European philosophy of Existentialism. Humanistic Theory

I. Focus on the individuals’ capacity to build knowledge and adapt to the

environments around them. Includes behaviorism and social-cognitive
theory. Learning Theory

J. Personality is characterized by a struggle between different elements

within an individual’s personality. Behavior, thoughts, and emotions are
the result of this inner struggle. Psychodynamic Theory

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K. Consists of five major personality factors which are reasonably stable
elements of personality. These factors include extraversion,
agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to
experience. Trait Theory

L. Popular theorists include Pavlov and Skinner. Learning Theory

M. Idea of the healthy personality is the ability to love and work.

Psychodynamic Theory

N. A healthy personality means knowing one’s self, making authentic choices

which are consistent with goals, and the capability of making real changes
in their lives. Humanistic Theory

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Choose two to three of the personality theories discussed in your text and write a
350- to 700-word summary comparing and contrasting the theories you have
chosen.

We will be comparing the Humanistic and Trait theory explains that there are
several variations among the two theories and extremely a small number of
similarities. Both theories still agree that an individual’s character is fairly made
up by the options one formulates. The two theories appear to approach
personality from different information and hardly have anything in common.

The Humanistic theory is the most technical and outlook individuals as distinctive
one viewing the earth from diverse point of view. The Humanistic theory appears
at how outside motivation influences an individual’s actions. They believe with
little or no attention on one’s behavior. The Humanistic theory approach from the
existential way of life that is short that means one’s life is recognized by one’s
character can be unfair by others, who can place circumstances on one’s value.

The Trait is a piece of one’s personality, and it is revealed through study of one’s
behavior. The trait theory study one’s personality in conditions of sincerity,
honesty, to new knowledge, and skills as well as one’s personality is affected by
one’s options, understanding, and skills growth. Characters are thought to be
contacted by heredity and individual’s traditions and than his or her surroundings.
An individual’s traits are thought to be reasonably and reliable all the way through
his or her lives. Still whereas the Humanistic theory and the Trait theory have
their difference they both are helpful in screening the individual’s personality as
complete.

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