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Personality — Concept Maps
ICSE · Class 12 · Psychology
4 concept maps of Personality for ICSE Class 12 Psychology, each also written out as a text outline. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Psychology syllabus.
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4 Concept Maps
Theories of Personality — Complete Overview
The map in words
- Personality Theories
- Type Theories
- Hippocrates
- Sanguine
- Choleric
- Melancholic
- Phlegmatic
- Kretschmer
- Pyknik
- Asthenic
- Athletic
- Dysplastic
- Sheldon
- Endomorph
- Mesomorph
- Ectomorph
- Friedman
- Type A
- Type B
- Type C
- Type D
- Hippocrates
- Psychoanalytic
- Freud
- Id Ego Superego
- Levels of Consciousness
- Psychosexual Stages
- Defense Mechanisms
- Neo-Freudian
- Karen Horney
- Erik Erikson
- Freud
- Humanistic
- Carl Rogers
- Self Concept
- Congruence
- UPR
- Abraham Maslow
- Need Hierarchy
- Self Actualisation
- Carl Rogers
- Trait Theories
- Allport
- Cardinal Central Secondary
- Cattell
- 16 PF
- Surface and Source Traits
- Costa and McCrae
- OCEAN Big Five
- Allport
- Social Learning
- Bandura
- Observational Learning
- Self Efficacy
- Rotter
- Locus of Control
- Expectancy Model
- Bandura
- Type Theories
Chapter Overview: Personality
The map in words
- Personality
- Meaning
- Allport Definition
- Eysenck Definition
- Cattell Definition
- Related Terms
- Trait
- Character
- Self-concept
- Values
- Type Theories
- Hippocrates
- Sanguine
- Choleric
- Melancholic
- Phlegmatic
- Kretschmer
- Pyknik
- Asthenic
- Athletic
- Dysplastic
- Friedman
- Type A
- Type B
- Type C
- Type D
- Sheldon
- Endomorph
- Mesomorph
- Ectomorph
- Hippocrates
- Psychoanalytic Theory
- Levels of Consciousness
- Conscious
- Preconscious
- Unconscious
- Structures
- Id
- Ego
- Superego
- Defense Mechanisms
- Psychosexual Stages
- Oral
- Anal
- Phallic
- Latency
- Genital
- Levels of Consciousness
- Neo-Freudian Theories
- Karen Horney
- Basic Anxiety
- Basic Hostility
- Three Neurotic Styles
- Erik Erikson
- 8 Psychosocial Stages
- Karen Horney
- Humanistic Theories
- Carl Rogers
- Self-concept
- Congruence
- Unconditional Positive Regard
- Abraham Maslow
- Hierarchy of Needs
- Self-Actualisation
- Peak Experience
- Carl Rogers
- Trait Theories
- Allport
- Cardinal Traits
- Central Traits
- Secondary Traits
- Functional Autonomy
- Cattell
- Surface Traits
- Source Traits
- 16 PF Test
- Costa and McCrae
- OCEAN Model
- Allport
- Social Learning Theories
- Bandura
- Observational Learning
- Self-Efficacy
- Self-Reinforcement
- Rotter
- Expectancies
- Reinforcement Value
- Locus of Control
- Bandura
- Assessment
- MMPI
- 10 Clinical Scales
- 4 Validity Scales
- T-Score Formula
- Rorschach Test
- 10 Inkblots
- Scoring Categories
- TAT
- 31 Cards
- Storytelling Method
- Behavioural Analysis
- Interview
- Observation
- Ratings
- Nomination
- Situational Test
- MMPI
- Meaning
Complete Concept Map of Personality – Chapter Overview
The map in words
- Personality
- Meaning and Definitions
- Allport Dynamic Organisation
- Eysenck Stable Organisation
- Cattell Prediction of Behaviour
- Related Terms
- Trait
- Character
- Habit
- Self-concept
- Values
- Disposition
- Theories of Personality
- Type Theories
- Hippocrates
- Sanguine Blood Air
- Choleric Yellow Bile Fire
- Melancholic Black Bile Earth
- Phlegmatic Phlegm Water
- Kretschmer
- Pyknik Fat Sociable
- Asthenic Thin Reserved
- Athletic Balanced Energetic
- Dysplastic Deviant Behaviour
- Friedman
- Type A Competitive Hostile
- Type B Relaxed Flexible
- Type C Unassertive Patient
- Type D Suppresses Emotion
- Sheldon Somatotypes
- Endomorph Viscerotonia
- Mesomorph Somatotonia
- Ectomorph Cerebrotonia
- Hippocrates
- Psychoanalytic Theory
- Freud
- Levels of Consciousness
- Conscious
- Preconscious
- Unconscious
- Structure of Personality
- Id Pleasure Principle
- Ego Reality Principle
- Superego Morality Principle
- Defense Mechanisms
- Psychosexual Stages
- Oral Birth to 18 Months
- Anal 18 Months to 3 Years
- Phallic 3 to 7 Years
- Latency 6 to Puberty
- Genital Puberty Onward
- Levels of Consciousness
- Freud
- Neo-Freudian Theories
- Karen Horney
- Basic Anxiety
- Basic Hostility
- Moving Towards Others
- Moving Against Others
- Moving Away from Others
- Erik Erikson
- 8 Psychosocial Stages
- Trust vs Mistrust
- Autonomy vs Shame
- Initiative vs Guilt
- Industry vs Inferiority
- Identity vs Role Confusion
- Intimacy vs Isolation
- Generativity vs Stagnation
- Integrity vs Despair
- Karen Horney
- Humanistic Theories
- Carl Rogers
- Self Concept
- Congruence
- Incongruence
- Unconditional Positive Regard
- Fully Functioning Person
- Abraham Maslow
- Hierarchy of Needs
- Deficiency Needs
- Growth Needs
- Self Actualisation
- Peak Experience
- Carl Rogers
- Trait Theories
- Allport
- Cardinal Traits
- Central Traits
- Secondary Traits
- Functional Autonomy
- Cattell
- Surface Traits
- Source Traits
- 16 PF Test
- Costa and McCrae
- OCEAN Model
- Openness
- Conscientiousness
- Extraversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
- Allport
- Social Learning Theories
- Bandura
- Observational Learning
- Self System
- Self Efficacy
- Self Reinforcement
- Rotter
- Expectancy
- Reinforcement Value
- Internal Locus of Control
- External Locus of Control
- Bandura
- Type Theories
- Assessment of Personality
- Inventory
- MMPI
- 10 Clinical Scales
- 4 Validity Scales
- T Score
- MMPI
- Projective Techniques
- Rorschach Inkblot Test
- 10 Inkblot Cards
- Location Content Originality Determinants
- Thematic Apperception Test
- 31 Picture Cards
- Story Narration
- Rorschach Inkblot Test
- Behavioural Analysis
- Interview
- Observation
- Behavioural Ratings
- Nomination
- Situational Test
- Inventory
- Meaning and Definitions
Personality
The map in words
- Personality
- Meaning of Personality
- Type Theories
- Psychoanalytic Theory
- Neo-Freudian Theories
- Humanistic Theories
- Trait Theories
- Social Learning Theories
- Assessment of Personality
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What are the important topics in Personality for ICSE Class 12 Psychology?
Key topics in Personality include Meaning and Definition of Personality, Type Theories of Personality, Freud’s Psychoanalytic Theory. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Personality show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Personality connect: Theories of Personality — Complete Overview; Chapter Overview: Personality. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Personality for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 70 practice questions on Personality. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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