1. Personality Development

2. I. Approaches to studying personality. a) Psychoanalytic – Focuses on the child and subconscious motivations. b) Trait – Personality is genetic. c) Social-Learning – Revolves around reinforcement. 1)Positive actions are rewarded making them more likely to be repeated. 2)Negative actions are punished making them less likely to be repeated.

3. II. Factors that contribute to personality. a) Heredity – genetic make-up. b) Environment – home life; experiences.

4. III. Socialization The process of teaching behavior based on the habits of the family and community.

5. V. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs A lower, more basic level must be met before moving to the next level.

6. Communication:

7. I. Communication The sharing of feelings, thoughts, and information with another person. The sharing of feelings, thoughts, and information with another person.

8. III. Active Listening Type of listening in which a person lets others know what they said was heard and understood. Type of listening in which a person lets others know what they said was heard and understood.

9. V. Nonverbal Communication The use of behavior rather than words to express feelings. The use of behavior rather than words to express feelings.

10. VI. Mixed Message A message in which verbal and nonverbal behavior do not match. A message in which verbal and nonverbal behavior do not match.

11. VIII. Aggressive Behavior The use of words and/or actions that show disrespect towards others. The use of words and/or actions that show disrespect towards others.

12. VII. Passive Behavior The holding back of ideas, opinions, and feelings. The holding back of ideas, opinions, and feelings.

13. IX. Assertive Behavior The honest expression of thoughts and feelings without experiencing anxiety or threatening others. The honest expression of thoughts and feelings without experiencing anxiety or threatening others.

15. SELF-ESTEEM: Identity: Who you are. This includes personality, attitudes, and beliefs. Connection: The need to belong and feel appreciated. Competence: Knowledge of what you can do. Purpose: Having goals and making progress toward reaching them.