Ego strength refers to a person’s ability to effectively deal with the demands of reality while maintaining a sense of self. It involves qualities like resilience, adaptability, and the capacity to handle stress without causing problems with a person’s identity. People who possess good ego strength are able to manage the adversity they face in …
In classic Freudian psychoanalytic theory, the pleasure principle is the libidinal force behind the id that seeks the immediate gratification of basic urges and needs. If such demands are not met, people may find themselves in a state of anxiety, tension, or discomfort. According to Freud, this is the part of personality that seeks pleasure …
ABCD personality types describe four types of personality based on traits, attitudes, and response to stress.
Personality traits are fairly consistent and predictable patterns of behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. Cardinal traits are dominant personality characteristics that strongly determine a person’s behavior. Such traits are so strong and persistent that the individual becomes associated with that quality. While other personality traits are present earlier in life, cardinal traits become more apparent as …
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An implicit personality theory is a theory that people form about the traits, characteristics, behaviors, and personalities of other people. When you meet someone new, you form an impression of them, but this first impression is based on very limited information. The impressions that you form are influenced by a variety of factors, including assumptions, …
Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on understanding different aspects of human personality. It focuses on understanding and describing the unique and enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make each of us who we are. It’s like trying to unravel the mysteries of what makes people tick. Imagine every person …
People with a Type A personality are ambitious, competitive, and perfectionistic—which can be advantageous at times, and stressful in others.
Introverts make up an estimated 40% of the population, but people with this personality type are often seen as something of a mystery. What exactly is an introvert? In order to understand the meaning of introversion, it can be helpful to look at the characteristics that introverts share. What Does Introvert Mean? Introversion is one …
What are the personality traits of successful people? Hard work and overall intelligence are obviously important pieces of the puzzle, but that’s clearly not all it takes. Psychologists, educators, and business organizations have invested a great deal in learning to identify who will succeed in certain situations or settings. In fact, many employers have placed …
We tend to think of personality as something influenced largely by genetics and upbringing, but one survey conducted by the personality and career assessment website Truity suggest that where you live might also play a role. The conducted a poll of 12,000 people from all 50 states in the U.S. as well as Washington, D.C. …
There have been a lot of articles making the rounds on social media about how to tell if you are an extrovert or an introvert. A lot of these are fun and interesting, but to be honest I find many of them rife with cliches, stereotypes, and sweeping generalizations. Not All Extroverts and Introverts Are …
If you are learning all about Erik Erikson’s stages of development, it can be really helpful to have a psychosocial summary chart. We have a free, printable chart available that briefly summarizes each stage, the approximate ages at which each stage takes place, as well as the possible outcomes that can take place at each …
Why do some people choose to give up their time, money, or even safety to help other people? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 30% of adults in the United States spend some time volunteering to help others each year. According to many psychologists, it is compassion that drives people to reach out and …
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