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Chapter 10
Galens Typology
Gordon Allport
Born in 1897 in Indiana Attended Harvard Became an instructor of social ethics at Harvard Taught the first course offered in personality
Traits
Neuropsychic structures within a person that influence behavior; they are not simply labels we use to describe or classify behaviors Common traits hypothetical constructs that permit us to make comparisons between individuals Personal dispositions unique to each person
Cardinal so pervasive that they influence almost every behavior of an individual Central highly characteristic of individual Secondary specific, focused tendencies
Thinking Critically
Central Dispositions
Think of a close friend you know well. Describe your friends personality by jotting down words or phrases that express his or her essential characteristics. Do the same thing for yourself. Count the number of words or phrases necessary to describe your friend and yourself.
A Definition of Maturity
Extension of Sense of Self Warm Relating of Self to Others Emotional Security (Self-Acceptance) Realistic Perception, Skills, and Assignments Self-Objectification (Insight and Humor) Unifying Philosophy of Life
Henry Murray
Born in 1893 in New York City Received little formal training in psychology Graduated from Harvard as history major Graduated from medical school
Received M.A. in biology and Ph.D. in biochemistry Spent 3 weeks with Jung and emerged a reborn man
Needs
What are some of our basic psychological needs? (dont include physiological needs such as food, drink or sleep)
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