Personality Development

(An Introduction & Overview)By Ronuel L. del Rosario

or Sir Shin

The term personality is derived from the Latin

word persona meaning a mask.

1. The total of one's nature

• self, oneself, being;

2. Individual characteristics

• disposition, nature, temper, temperament;

3. A notable person

• celebrity, star, cynosure;

 

Synonyms for personality (noun)

Definition

“Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of that psychophysical system that determines his unique adjustment to his environment.”

- Gordon Allport

Definition

Personality is the sum total of ways in which

an individual reacts and interacts with others.

Definition“Personality is I We get a good idea of what personality is by listening to what we say when we use "I". When you say I, you are, in effect, summing up everything about yourself - your likes and dislikes, fears and virtues, strengths and weaknesses. The word I is what defined you as an individual, as a person separate from all others.”

• Adams (1954, cited in Schultz & Schultz, 1994)

Definition

Personality is your definitive set of traits, attitude, morals, and behavior both in daily life and specific situations. It is dynamic; your personality changes as you grow; you learn, observe and experience more about yourself as you evolve.

- me

Nature of Personality• Personality reflects individual differences• Unique combination of inner characteristics –• No two individuals are exactly alike• Venturesome (scuba diving, rock climbing) to some

others who are not venturesome. • Personality allows marketers to divide people into

different groups based on their traits.

Nature of Personality• Personality Can Change• May be altered by major life events – birth of a child,

death of a loved one, personal tragedies – accident, health problem, divorce, significant career promotion.• Personality changes can also be part of maturing

process.

What is ‘Development’?

Steps or changes in growth, advancement and improvement

Growth vs Development• Growth is improvement in quantity. (mostly physical attributes) (height, weight; length of hair; body) (size of trees; money savings; building lego blocks)

Growth vs Development• Development is improvement in quality. (mostly in value, worth, attributes, class) (your skills; emotions; actions; personality) (computer operating systems; re-designed buildings)

So what is Personality Development?

Personality development is improvement based on the organized pattern of attitudes and behaviors which

makes YOU distinctive.

16 Factors of Personality by Raymond Cattell

1.emotional, easily upset vs. calm, stable

2.Intelligent vs. unintelligent3.suspicious vs. trusting4.reserved, unfriendly vs.

outgoing, friendly5.assertive, dominant vs. not

assertive, humble6.sober, serious vs. happy-go-

lucky7.conscientious vs. expedient8.shy, timid vs. venturesome

9. tender-minded vs. tough-minded10. practical vs. imaginative11. shrewd vs. forthright12. self-assured, placid vs. apprehensive13. conservative vs. experimenting14. group oriented vs. self-sufficient15. undisciplined vs. self-disciplined16. Relaxed vs. tense, driven

Why is Knowing Your Personality Important?Knowing your personality type brings heightened self-awareness, which has many benefits. Several benefits are:- Accepting yourself and feeling good about who you are.  - Identifying your natural strengths. - Identifying your natural weaknesses and blind spots.  - Choosing a career that is satisfying to you.- Developing better relationships by becoming more

understanding and accepting of people who are different from you. 

Why is knowing your peers’ personality important?Knowing your co-workers’ personality and those with whom you work in teams has many benefits as well. It helps you:- Become a better leader and team member. - Improve communication since you understand others’ points of

view, concerns and comments based upon what is most important to them. Resolve conflicts quickly and effectively- Make better decisions as a team- Conduct better meetings- Manage change so that everyone is moving forward with you- Negotiate ethical differences among people

Homework/Project!!!!!!!• Provide one regular-sized Cattleya Notebook for this

subject. Write your name, subject and teacher on the cover• On the first page, paste a recent photo of yourself• Write your personal information (name, age, birthday,

address• Write about your personality (beliefs, attitudes, personal

style, interests, hobbies, etc.)• Write aspect of personality that you want to improve.

Homework example (write about yourself)

Hi, my name is Vincent Van Goat. I amseventeen years young. I live in the hearts ofall the girls I’ve met. Just kidding. I am fromSta. Cruz, Laguna. I am a very friendly person, but only to animals. I hate people. People are the worst things that ever happened in this world. I am also talkative, mostly when I’m alone. I am interested in art, science, and films. Those are what I usually spend my time with. My motto in life is, “If you don’t like Beyonce you will never be fully satisfied with your life” also, “Know Yourself.”My personality weakness, is, I think, the fact that I have no real weakness. I am invincible like a Greek God. Don’t fggk with me if you value your life.Peace out!