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STRUCTURE MOTIVATION GROWTH ADJUSTMENT
Humanistic, etc. Ego/Self Self-actualisation Progressive stages,
social environment
Inherent potential, will to
positive regard
meaning
Self-concept
Experiences
Congruency
Trait Traits, measurable
Dynamic traits
Progressive
Type of traits
dimensions
Needs
Stages
Autonomy
Inherent potential
Environment
Past
Cognitive
Constructs, rational
interpretations of self
and world
Inherent, knowledge, Forming and changing Valid and applicable
perceptions,
of constructs
constructs
expectancies and
predictions
Behaviourism
Responses
Drives
Learning principles
Incorrect learning
Habits
Reinforcement
Environment
Chapter 13: Foundations of personality
Personality is a complex phenomenon, which consists of cognitive and non-cognitive elements. The
cognitive elements involve more than intelligence only. They include all methods and procedures
used by people to collect and process information, such as perception, learning and decision making.
The study field of cognitive psychology comprises the cognitive aspects of human functioning.
Non-cognitive personality elements include factors such as emotions, motivation, interpersonal
behaviour, perception, learning and physiology. Module IOP1501 includes nearly all these cognitive
and non-cognitive elements of human behaviour. Most personality theories include most of these
elements as well.
All personality concepts are theoretical abstractions. These concepts become useful to us when we
can recognise and measure appropriate behaviours and apply assumptions and concepts.
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