PPE 3003 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Nomothetic, Motivation, Emotional Security
7 Jun 2017
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Allport"s psychology of the individual: emphasized the uniqueness of the individual, traits do not capture individuality. The dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his characteristic behavior and thought (allport, 1937 & 1961) It includes both overt and covert thoughts and behaviors. Not only is something but does something. Healthy adults are aware of what they are doing and why. Some motivation is driven by hidden impulses. Proactive behavior: action instead of only reaction. Extension of the sense of self- display unselfish interests and are involved in outside events. Have a clear view of the purpose in life. Can take the blame for their actions. Structure of personality: personal dispositions: those displayed frequently and across a range of situations are likely to be at least central. Cardinal dispositions: some people have a single characteristic that dominates their lives. Central dispositions: most people have 5-10 of these important characteristics that dominate their lives.
