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Personal Theory Journal Entry

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Chapter 1: (Evaluating Personality Theories)

The term personality has no single definition. As a result, various theorist defines the term personality differently. For example, to Freud personality is hidden or unknown. The fact that the book covers theories of personality there is a need to understand the meaning of a theory. A theory is merely a combination of abstract concepts held against a group or events that explain them. From this perspective, personality theory is a system of beliefs that help us contemplate human nature (Feist, & Feist, 2009). Personality theory plays a significant role in psychology because it attempts to answer the question “Who am I.”

Basing my argument on the underlying philosophical assumptions, the ideas can be related in real life. Concerning freedom vs. determinism, some theorists believe that individuals have authority over their behaviors and that they are aware of the motive behind their actions. Hereditary vs. environment asserts that environmental factors have influences on human behaviors. Ideally, people try to address the question “Who am I,” we gain a deeper insight into other aspects that directly or indirectly influence our behaviors or actions.

Chapter 2: (Psychoanalysis: Sigmund Freud)

Sigmund, the founding Father of Psychoanalysis theory, worked for many years trying to prove the correlation between childhood experiences and its impacts on adult life. Freud argued that people have hidden feelings. He, therefore, argued that his main model purpose is to create awareness of hidden emotions. Freud separated human mind into three significant parts. Conscious is the part that most people are aware of. Secondly, the preconscious part holds both thoughts and feelings mostly hidden. Lastly, subconscious part holds feelings that are entirely hidden.

Freud’s theory has made a remarkable contribution to psychology. Sharing the same rationale as Freud, our childhood can impact our adult life. From real life experience, an individual who is brought up in a highly violent environment is more likely to become violent. According to three parts of the human mind, when people dream, they are accessing their subconscious mind. However, when people are active during the day, they obtain the conscious and subconscious mind (Feist, & Feist, 2009). The theory has contributed significantly to understanding other intrinsic subjects. Although the theory barely informs on such complex things as why we dream, it has guided numerous studies in dissecting the issue.

Chapter 3: (Analytical Psychology: Carl Jung)

Jung’s methods heavily rely on Freud’s concepts. For instance, he agreed to Freud’s assertion that Libido is the driving force behind all actions. Instead, he talks of the unconscious as being part of the psyche. Unconscious is a very complex term that scientists, philosophers, physicists struggle with up to date. The term has no single definition. Similarly, researchers have only been able to grasp with one side of consciousness that explain the concept of anxiety, feelings or dreams among others. However, Jung believes that people’s behavior influenced by the constraints as well as expectations of society.

Its own unique culture identifies every society. Culture is basically what informs or influences people’s perception. Jung concepts can be used in various areas such as hospitals. His perspective can help patients view their lives from different point of views. He also emphasizes on the importance of questing the norms rather than following rules blindly. In society today, many people are slaves on norms and beliefs unconsciously. We human beings have different perceptions which make people see and act differently in certain situations. For example, the extroverts are more comfortable with relations. Jung's offers perspectives that every individual can relate to.

References

Feist, J., & Feist, G. J. (2009). Theories of personality.