Personality-Profile.pdf

Personality

by Allen R. Miller, Ph.D., and Susan Shelly

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Contents at a Glance

Part 1: What Is Personality?

1The Personality Puzzle

An overview of the concepts and theories of personal-

ity, and how it affects nearly everything we do.

2You Are What You Believe

Our deepest beliefs influence and greatly affect our

views of ourselves, others, and the world around us.

3The Psychodynamic (Huh?) Theory of Personality 31

The psychodynamic theory of personality began with

Sigmund Freud and has been important and influen-

tial ever since.

4The Learning Theory of Personality

The learning theory focuses almost entirely on what’s

going on in a person’s conscious mind.

5The Humanistic Theory of Personality

The humanistic theory, which emphasizes the

uniqueness of the individual, is as relevant as ever

in today’s society.

6Other Personality Theories

Many other theories regarding personality are impor-

tant and have influenced the field of psychology.

Part 2: Tests, Tests, and More Tests

7The Development of Psychological Tests

Psychological tests must be carefully developed and

controlled to be considered reliable.

8 For Professional Use Only

Professional tests generally are valid and reliable,

and a notch above the nonprofessional versions.

9Tests for Everyone to Take

There’s no shortage of psychological tests out there

for the taking, if you know where to look.

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Part 3: Personality Characteristics

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Personality traits are enduring, and they influence

the way that we go about living.

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10 Personality Traits

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