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Carl Jung Theory Of Personality

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Personality theory Introduction Personality is the way we behave in certain situations; our actions, and attitudes towards these situations. Personality is also the most important factor in individual uniqueness shaped by culture and past experiences. It is the consistency and the distinctiveness of our behavioural traits. In psychology, five factors can help verify ones personality type. They are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism, and agreeableness. There are also different perspectives from various psychologists, namely; Psychodynamic perspective, our unconscious motivations – Sigmund Freud & Carl Jung; Behavioural perspective, how our environment influences us – B.F. Skinner & Albert Bandura; Humanistic perspective, …show more content…

134). I do believe that I am aware of my self-concept; I am responsible, independent, motivated, grateful, positive (not always), and I love who I am. “Your self-concept is a collection of beliefs about one’s own nature, unique qualities, and typical behaviour” (Weiten, 2016, pp. 346). Why am I the way I am? Why do I think and feel the way I do? Why do I behave the way I do? The answer is rather simple; I believe that I am striving towards self-actualization. On the other hand, is it that simple? I furthermore believe that I am unique and that I have an inner drive to be the best I can be. Roger’s stresses that “life offers us numerous paths filled with opportunities and possibilities; however some people are unable or unwilling to see them” (as cited, Atkinson and Tomley, 2012, pp. 133). My hunger for experiences and my flexible personality fits right in with Rogers’s thoughts, keeping my options open and living moment by moment. This is me, living the good life (trying). Rogers believed that every one of us can achieve our goals, wishes, and desires and when we do, we are fully functioning people (Mcleod, …show more content…

There are two sections in Maslow’s hierarchy. The first section focuses on our deficiency needs whereas the second section on our growth needs. I have met physiological needs (food, drink, warmth, and exercise), safety needs (security, shelter, money and employment), love and belongingness (friendships and intimacy), however I believe I am stuck between Self-esteem (achievement, respect and recognition) and the second section’s growth needs. This could be why I am always doing more than what is expected of me while on my ongoing quest for respect and recognition, and knowledge and understanding (cognitive stage). I want to know myself better (personal growth) to be able to help

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