Personality Theory

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This paper discusses personality theory and looks at ideas from eight different theorists, applying one concept from each to the author's own circumstances. While it is not intended as a comprehensive view of the many different approaches to studying personality, it instead focuses on the ways in which each perspective can be useful in shedding light on how individual personalities develop. It uses the book "Theories of Personality" by Duane Schultz and Sydney Ellen Schultz as its text.

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"For Maslow, the highest need, the one that can only be addressed once all other, more fundamental needs are satisfied, is that of self-actualization, "the maximum realization and fulfillment of our potentialities, talents, and abilities" (p. 291). At this stage in my life, I feel as though I am finally ready to aim for this level. I have spent much time achieving the other levels, those of basic physical comfort, safety, and belonging. Satisfying the fourth level, that of esteem needs, has been harder, but now that I have a good job and am making steady progress toward my undergraduate degree, I finally feel secure on that level, as well. I now have a clear idea of who I am and what I am capable of, freeing me to begin to "aim higher," right to the top of Maslow's pyramid. I do not know if I will make it, but I am excited by the challenge."

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