Day 8: Personality

Personality is the study of what makes you you. It is one of the oldest areas of psychology, and includes many ideas borrowed from philosophy, wisdom, literature, and cultural traditions.

Approaches include trait theory, psychoanalysis, behaviorism, neofreudian, humanistic and cognitive explanations. Topics include values, schemas, structures, and the influence of heredity and learning.

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I have written an extended report on Freud. It’s 50+ pages, so I think you’ll find it helpful. It’s available as a download here; it’s $5. No pressure to buy.