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Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Psychology

20 flashcards for Personality (Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is personality according.

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Definition of PersonalityEtymology of PersonalityType Approach - Physique TypesPsychodynamic ApproachTrait ApproachTrait Approach - Allport's ClassificationHumanistic Approach - RogersHumanistic Approach - Maslow
Card 1Definition of Personality

What is personality according to Allport (1961)?

Answer

Personality is 'the dynamic organization within the individual of those psycho-physical systems that determines his characteristic behaviour and thought.' This means personality is not static but cons…

Card 2Etymology of Personality

Etymology: What does the word 'personality' derive from?

Answer

The word 'personality' comes from the Latin word 'Persona,' which means the mask worn by theatre actors when performing on stage. Just like actors wear different masks to portray different characters,…

Card 3Type Approach - Physique Types

Compare the three body types according to Sheldon's classification

Answer

1. **Endomorphic**: Fat, round, short; fun-loving, relaxed, fond of eating 2. **Mesomorphic**: Muscular, active; courageous, tend to take leadership roles 3. **Ectomorphic**: Tall, thin; introverted, …

Card 4Psychodynamic Approach

What are the three structures of personality according to Freud's Psychodynamic approach?

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1. **Id**: Contains biological needs, sexuality, aggressive impulses; follows pleasure principle; completely self-centered and impulsive 2. **Ego**: Tries to control Id's impulses; follows reality pri…

Card 5Trait Approach

Trait

Answer

A trait is a stable, consistent characteristic of an individual that influences behavior across various situations. For example, if someone is described as 'intelligent,' it means they tend to act int…

Card 6Trait Approach - Allport's Classification

According to Allport, what are the three levels of personal traits in order of importance?

Answer

1. **Dominating Trait**: Most important; influences behavior across a wide variety of situations (rare in individuals) 2. **Central Trait**: Important life goals; 3-10 such traits typically dominate m…

Card 7Humanistic Approach - Rogers

What is the key principle of Carl Rogers' Self Theory?

Answer

Rogers believed every person's goal is to become 'fully functioning.' A fully functioning person is sensitive to others' rights and needs, doesn't let social norms strongly affect their feelings/actio…

Card 8Humanistic Approach - Maslow

Self-Actualization

Answer

According to Maslow, self-actualization is the realization of one's maximum potential for joy, love, and creative work. Self-actualized individuals are open to experiences, spontaneous, autonomous, en…

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What are the important topics in Personality for Gujarat Board Class 11 Psychology?
Key topics in Personality include Introduction and Definition of Personality, Type Approach to Personality, Trait Approach to Personality, Psychodynamic Approach. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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