Scientifically, whether extroverted or introverted, every human benefits from social connections. Connection is a form of validation or approval that provides likability and proves that people aren’t as “alone” in their thinking and tendencies as they assume they are. Hence the reason why the Chameleon Effect, or the inadvertent mimicking of others, is as prevalent as it is. It’s a sign of compassion (Barco). Perhaps that’s why many people are uncomfortable with the less talkative types like Papa. The less that is said, the less there is to relate to, and without the ability to relate, people are left feeling as if the person they are interacting with is cold and emotionless. Papa’s wife Barbara, Nana to me, experienced the judgment others had of Papa’s talking habits first hand. During their earlier years as a couple, her friends would often ask, “How do you get along with him, he barely speaks?” (B. Cinfio). Though Nana’s friends likely meant no harm by their comments, the recurring question demonstrates the squeamish nature of people in situations with little…
According to our week 1 reading materials, “Personality can be defined as consistent behavior patterns and intrapersonal processes originating within the individual.” Understanding these behaviors/personalities can be a valuable tool as they will aid an individual with acting in certain ways, in particular situations. Our reading material also state, certainly we don’t act the same way in all situations. Depending on where we are and what is happening, each of us can be outgoing, shy, aggressive, friendly, depressed, frightened, or excited.…
Roger also believed that each individual had the ability to come to their own realization and knew how to analyze themselves. According to Roger humanistic approach intended to trust nonjudgmental environment in which he or she felt comfortable enough to work their own conflicts without feeling judged by others. In contrast to dispositional theory, personality traits attracted by situations or passed down from previous generations become very important when establishing relationships. Children who grow up with close family ties often share similarities with them. Child experiences can easily identify personality traits based on strong and weak points they have from their guardian parents or relatives. This supports the theory of how important child experiences are when forming personalities, and their behavior towards difficult situations. Their first reaction is based on their innate behavior.…
Using the textbook, the University Library, the Internet, and/or other resources, answer the following questions. Your responses to each question will vary but overall should be 700- to 1,050-words in length.…
Personality is an individual’s unique and relatively consistent patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. Learning about personality helps us to understand how and why people act the way they do. There are four perspectives of personality: psychoanalytic perspective, humanistic perspective, social cognitive perspective and trait perspective. The psychoanalytic emphasizes the importance of unconscious mental processes and the influence of early childhood experience. The humanistic perspective represents an optimistic look at human nature, emphasizing the self and the fulfillment of the person’s unique potential. The social cognitive perspective…
Why are some people shy and others are outgoing? Why are some people kind and gentle, while others are hostile and aggressive? The answer to these questions can be found in three of the theories that describe personality. These theories are; psychoanalytic, humanistic, and social cognitive. Founded by Sigmund Freud, psychoanalysis is a theory that “stresses the influence of unconscious mental processes, the importance of sexual and aggressive instincts, and the enduring effects of early childhood experience on personality.” (Hockenbury 2014) This theory states that a person’s behavior and attitude are a result of past experiences, unconscious thoughts, buried memories, as well as a desire for pleasure. The second theory, based upon the potential that all humans have, is called the humanistic perspective. Rather than focusing on negative personality aspects, humanists think of all people as good and completely self-aware. An important concept to be aware of within this area of self-awareness is passed on to children from their parents. This concept is known as conditional positive regard. Hockenbury (2014) describes this as, “the sense that the child is valued and loved only when she behaves in a way that is acceptable to others.” While it is important to feel loved and valued, placing limitations on those feelings can be detrimental to a child, as they may end up in denial and never learn how to express their true feelings. The third theory is the social cognitive perspective. This perspective focuses on how conscious thought affects the beliefs and goals that a person has. Hockenbury (2014) paraphrases a leading theorist, Albert Bandura by saying, “collectively a person’s cognitive skills, abilities and attitudes represent the person’s self-system… it is out self-esteem that guides how we perceive, evaluate, and control our behavior in different situations.” What gives this perspective more credibility is that there is a way to measure its’…
The humanistic perspective can lead to an introverted personality by the individual not reaching their actualizing tendencies because of the opinions of others. The individual may base their level of self-concept on others’ opinions and…
Francis, D., & Kaufer, D. (2011). Beyond nature vs. nurture. The Scientist, 25(10), 94. Retrieved…
Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, is the main character of AMC’s hit drama Breaking Bad. The massively popular show first aired in 2008 and has since completed five seasons with more to come. Cranston was previously very well-known for his role as the father on the comedy Malcolm in the Middle, a very different role from this. Other recognized members of the cast include creator Vince Gilligan, writer and executive producer for X-Files, and co-star Aaron Paul, who has appeared in a number of films and commercials. This show is easily regarded as the highest point for each of these men’s careers.…
In two studies from Duke University, “extroverts are highly adaptive” displaying extroverts being more compatible for conversations than introverts (“Extroverts get along”). This reveals sociable people being more advantageous in business deals that involve conversing in large amounts and contradicts Cain’s statement that introverts create a well matched atmosphere for conversation. Since the study done at Duke University is recent, it may seem more credible, but Cain’s statements were created with many different case studies that increases its reliability. Furthermore, another opposing view against Cain is from a persuasive piece that conveys extroverts as “more competent” and fighting against a person’s introverted nature is preferable than learning to embrace the advantages of their personality (Hutson). This contradicts Cain’s argument by persuading introverts to further allow the extrovert ideal to get the better of them instead of emphasizing their own advantages. Moreover, because this is a self-help article, this source is mostly not credible, but it does show the extrovert ideal being applicable to society. Withal, another study from the University of Virginia, proclaim that extroverts”enjoy arousing situations” with their choice of geography, (Swanson). This contradicts Cain’s argument as it conveys that the attention seeking…
Most immediately, I think how we perceive ourselves and how we think other people perceive us will influence our behavior in given situations. We’re all so different and our experiences tend to shape our personalities. Some of us are naturally outgoing and social, while others are more introverted and feel best without the company of others. Both scenarios present their own challenges and behaviors will be influenced by these tendencies. It’s generally very easy and preferred for the introverted personality to go through their day without the company of another, while a more extroverted individual might feel very lonely without another’s company. How these two behave in group functions will also vary. The outgoing individual will be very much in his element, and more likely to be cheerful and positive. An introverted person will be more shy and standoffish within the group. These are merely characteristics that go together, as presented in the book under the implicit personality theory. In either case, the behavior of the individual will vary whether they are alone or with people. And this scenario is a more natural occurrence. Sometimes situations arise where we want…
“Human personality in principle develops according to steps predetermined in the growing person’s readiness to be driven toward, to be aware of and to interact with a widening social radius” – Erik Erikson…
Perhaps the most interesting personality we encounter in the movie M is that of the serial killer Hans Beckert. It’s not uncommon to be fascinated by a mind that works in ways so unknown to the average person. One is compelled to wonder: What drives them to kill another human being? What goes on in their head? This fascination is driven further by the apparent presence of two distinct personalities in Hans. This split was formerly known as multiple personality disorder, but is now called dissociative identity disorder (DID).…
Society also played a role in personality changes as well. The more I was exposed in the external world the more I grew. I saw the world in a different light than I did when I was younger and living under my parent’s rules and expectations.…
Some say that personality is inherited or hereditary. Some raised the idea that it is environment that shapes one’s personality.…