PHASES

MEANING OF PERSONALITY
CHANGE IN PERSONALITY
CAUSES OF SICK PERSONALITY
HEALTHY PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY
It is derived from a Latin word called
PERSONA- MASK

Personality is the dynamic organisation

within the individual of that psycho-physical
system that determines his characteristics
and thought
Allport

PERSONALITY
The core of personality pattern is the individuals

concept of himself as a person as related to the world in

which he lives
Quality of behavior determined by SELF- concept
The Concept of Self : An organized configuration of
beliefs, feelings, attitudes and values which an individual
views as part of characteristics of himself
SELF is a persons Inner World

I ALWAYS GET A RAW DEAL

Feeling

Solicits
help

Sorry for self

YOU
Project

Make
Disparaging
Comments
Day
Dreamin
g
Solicits

blame on
you
Selfishness

Sympath
y

I AM A LUCKY GUY
Satisfied with
achievement

Appreciativ
e
YOU

Satisfied

Flattering to
others

Talkative

with self
Satisfied with
material possession

Friendly

CHANGE IN PERSONALITY
From childhood the changes in personality keep
taking place till adulthood due to :-

Physical Changes
Environmental Changes
Changes in significant people
Changes in social pressure
Changes in role

Changes in old people are quantitative rather

than qualitative

CAUSES OF SICK
PERSONALITIES

Self-Rejection
Self-Disapproval
Self-Distrust
Feeling of Unworthy
Accepts the opinion of others
Constantly wishes that he could be
someone else
When a person boasts, he pretends to be
what he is not

CAUSES OF SICK
PERSONALITIES
If self rejection is stronger then it is

expressed in various forms of self

destructiveness
There is nothing to gain but everything
to loose
Un realistic expressions and goals
Gap between real self and ideal self
Emotional self
Unfavorable social attitudes

CAUSES OF SICK
PERSONALITIES

Environmental Obstacles
Repeated failures : Failure Complex
Defense Mechanism

Rationalization
Projection
Displacement
Repression
Regression
Compensation

Due to self-rejection a person also suffers low self

esteem

HEALTHY PERSONALITY
Self acceptance

Accept yourself
Talking to oneself
As what you are and not what you like to be
Gap between real self and ideal self to be smaller
Accept criticism constructively
Be flexible

Know your limitations

Be in the present rather than remaining in good old days
Enjoy the day to the fullest
React to success in a rational way

Acceptance of reality

HEALTHY PERSONALITY
Acceptance of responsibility

Accept responsibility for your self and your behavior

Autonomy

Be independent-psychologically, emotionally
Take your own decisions: Trust yourself
Adopt problem solving and decision making
techniques like : Choose a problem
Make alternatives of the problem
Select positive outcomes of all alternatives
Select negative outcomes of all alternatives
Choose the one which has more positive alternatives
Be goal oriented

HEALTHY PERSONALITY
Self acceptance

Accept yourself
Talking to oneself
As what you are and not what you like to be
Gap between real self and ideal self to be smaller
Accept criticism constructively
Be flexible

Acceptance of reality

Know your limitations

Be in the present rather than remaining in good old
days
Enjoy the day to the fullest
React to success in a rational way

SOCIAL ADJUSTMENTS
Be presentable to others

Carry yourself well

Use appropriate body language

Develop Social Skills

Develop heterosocial skills
Being an extrovert : expand your horizon
Be unselfish
Be tolerant
Be emphatic
Be flexible in thinking

SOCIAL ADJUSTMENTS
Self Disclosure

To some extent it is considered to be

healthy
It shows the sign of trust

Overlook the weakness of others

Have unconditional positive regard
Have a high self-esteem for
yourself

PLEASANT PERSONALITY
Positive mental attitude
Flexibility
Sincerity of purpose
Promptness of decision
Courtesy
Tact
Tone of voice
The habit of smiling
Facial expression

PLEASANT PERSONALITY
Tolerance

Frankness

Sense of humor

Faith in infinite int.

The apt usage of words Effective speech

Emotional control

Alertness of interest

Fondness for people

Clean sportsmanship

A good handshake

Personal magnetism

Versatility

Humility

Effective showmanship