THEORIES ON PERSONALITY

DEVELOPMENT
 PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
by Sigmund Freud
Man’s development is conditioned by his
past experiences particularly during the
formative years of life.

childhood years
 PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
by Sigmund Freud

STAGE NEED
Infancy Attention and
Acceptance
 PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
by Sigmund Freud

STAGE NEED
Childhood Recognition and
Affirmation
 PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
by Sigmund Freud

STAGE NEED
Puberty Autonomy VS
(Adolescence) Authority
 PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
by Sigmund Freud

STAGE MATURE in ALL

Respects
Adulthood Physical, Mental, Psychological,
Emotional
 PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
by Sigmund Freud
What do you remember about your
childhood?
What significant experiences
(positive/negative)did you have during your
childhood?
PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
by Sigmund Freud

Were your needs met?

How does it affect you now?
 PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
by Sigmund Freud

Unresolved issues result to

FIXATION
A situation which often results to obsession
or insatiable craving
 PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
by Sigmund Freud
At this point in your life, do you crave for
something?
Tracing it to your childhood stage, what
deprivation was not met?
PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
Abraham Maslow

The HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

BASIC
Physiological/Survival Needs
 PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
Abraham Maslow

The HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

SAFETY NEEDS
Protection and Freedom from Fear
PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
Abraham Maslow

The HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

SOCIAL NEEDS
To belong
To be accepted
PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
Abraham Maslow

The HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

ESTEEM NEEDS
Recognition
Affirmation
PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
Abraham Maslow

The HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

SELF ACTUALIZATION
Psychic feeling of fulfillment
SUPERIOR PERSONALITY
 PSYCHOANALYTIC THEORY
Abraham Maslow
Man’s behavior is moved by certain motives
Motives are triggered by needs gratification
especially for persons with great deprivation
in life.
 HUMANISTIC THEORY
Carl Rogers
Past experiences have meaning
The meaning depends on the person’s
perspective or paradigm.
HUMANISTIC THEORY
Carl Rogers

DEATH
FAILURE
BREAK UP
 HUMANISTIC THEORY
Carl Rogers

In the song of life…

Sometimes you need the music.
Other times you need the lyrics.
 HUMANISTIC THEORY
Carl Rogers

In the song of life…

Both give you a meaning or at least a feeling.
 HUMANISTIC THEORY
Carl Rogers

DISGUISED BLESSING
 HUMANISTIC THEORY
Carl Rogers
While man may experience events
beyond his control, he has the
capacity to control the
consequences.
Victor Frankl
 HUMANISTIC THEORY
Carl Rogers

Search for Meaning

Redirecting the mind to a search for
meaning rather than focusing on the
experience.
HUMANISTIC THEORY

Positive Positive
Behavior Thinking

Positive
Feelings
 HUMANISTIC THEORY
Carl Rogers
The starting point for behavioral
change is the need for paradigm
shift.
Stephen Covey
(7 Habits of Highly Effective People)