03 Know Nothing About Personality: Freud

In between ancient and modern trait theory, Sigmund Freud developed his psychoanalytic approach to understanding people. Freud provided the first wave (or force) of psychology. In his view, behavior is the result of unconscious forces and sexual reflexes.

02 Know Nothing About Personality: Modern Trait Theory

Ancient trait theory says the stars determine who you are and what you should do. Modern trait theory says you are born outcoming or shy. Or is it just a tendency?

01 Know Nothing About Personality: Trait Theory

If you know nothing about personality, start with trait theory. The idea is that we are ruled by the stars, our names or some internal built-in characteristics. According to this view, you are born shy (or extroverted,  clever or mean), and there is little you can do about it.