PSYC35H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Behavioural Genetics, Psychophysiology, 2.-Class Torpedo Boat
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Personality is the set of psychological traits and mechanisms within the individual that is organized and relatively enduring and that in uences his or interactions with, and adaptations to, the environment (including intrapsychic, physical, and social environment)! Early days; personality not considered own area - assumed under social psych or abnormal psych! Interest began in 20th century; diversity of theoretical and methodological approaches now! Personality now a central concern in business and focus in psychopathology and psychiatry, sociology, education, and social work, and in mental hygiene movement as well as psychology ! Before 1920"s; personality used in us rst in religious and ethical writings! During 1920"s and 30"s personality important among sociologist (research on social adjustment and social roles drew on their close collaboration with social workers)! Method used was case study and life histories! Personality used because it was a more objective, scienti c time! Used psychometrics rather than cases study and life histories!
