Chapter 1: Your Personality Ms. MacLean FAM421 September 2011

Your Personality(p. 17) Personality: is the sum of all characteristics that make a person unique. The word “personality” is derived from the Greek word “persona,” which means mask. Personality is seen by others as a total impression of who a person is.

Personality Traits (p. 18) Extroverts: like to be around people and communicate with them. Introverts: find satisfaction in being alone. They do not require as much interaction as extroverts do. Most people are a blend of extroversion and introversion.

Personality Traits (p. 18) Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Do you have certain personality traits depending on the situation or event? Under what circumstances are you an extrovert? An introvert?

The Personality Puzzle (p. 18) Your personality is like a puzzle. Complete your own personality puzzle: – Think of 12 words which describe your personality. – On each puzzle piece, write one of your personality traits. – No one will have the same puzzle, because everyone has a different personality.

Influences on Personality (p ) There are three key influences on one’s personality: – Heredity: traits which are passed from parents to children at birth. – Environment: influences what you are like and will be different for each person. – Culture: teaches you beliefs, customs, skills, habits, traditions, and knowledge common to those in the community where you live.

Influences on Personality (p ) Provide examples of how heredity, your environment, and your culture has influenced your personality. What other factors influence one’s personality?

Influences on Personality (p ) A key environmental influence to the shaping of a personality is the family. – Emotional climate – Family size – Relationships with siblings – Parenting styles How has your family influenced your personality?

Erikson’s Theory (p ) Erik Erikson was psychologist, famous for his theories of the development of human beings Personal development takes place in a series of stages. Each stage builds on the one before and can provide a solid base for the next stage.

Erikson’s Theory (p ) Each stage includes a central problem that must be solved before personal development can continue. Only by wrestling with the crisis of your present life, can you hope to master it and move on to meet the next one.

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Self-Concept (p. 23) Self-concept: the image you have of yourself. Laid by early childhood experiences. Your self-concept is continually changing.

Self-Concept (p. 23) Think of a childhood memory. – Is it a positive or negative memory? – Has is affected your self-concept? – How has this impacted your personality?

Self-Esteem (p. 23) Self-esteem: the way you feel about yourself. A high self-esteem occurs when certain emotional needs are met. A low self-esteem results when these needs are not met. Needs: identity, security, acceptance, purpose, self-worth.

Building Self-Esteem (p ) Accept yourself Forgive yourself Learn a new skill Reach out to others Be positive Be assertive

The Mask I Wear Read “The Mask I Wear” The word “personality” is derived from the Greek word “persona,” which means mask. Assignment – On the outside of the paper plate, create your outer persona (the one which you show to others). – On the inside of the paper plate, display your inner self (the one which people do not see). – Include a written explanation of your production.