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Personality Theory

Personality theory covers the major theoretical approaches to personality.

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Scope

It includes psychodynamic, humanistic, trait, and social-cognitive theories of personality.

Core questions

  • How is personality theorized?
  • What are the major theoretical schools?
  • How do they explain individual differences?

Key concepts

  • Trait theory
  • Psychodynamic theory
  • Humanistic theory
  • Social-cognitive theory

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Personality theory covers the major theoretical approaches to personality.

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