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Searching for the Definitive Personality Theory, 2002.
This paper represents the author?s search for the ideal personality theory, which then is applied to a therapeutic approach.
2,920 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper reviews many prominent personality theories:
William James, Carl Jung, Sigmund Freud, Abraham Maslow, Alfred Adler, Margaret Mahler, Otto Kernberg, Buddhists, Carl Rogers, Heinz Kohut, Erik Erikson, Karen Horney, Albert Bandura and Rollo May. The author believes that these theories are broad and simply defined, but there is not yet a collective theory of personality that can be applied to everyone.
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"William James believed in the psychology of the consciousness. James understood, unlike many of his predecessors, that consciousness is selective. ... Sigmund Freud felt consciousness was anything that a person is aware of at a particular time. Alternatively, John B. Watson believed that the consciousness does not exist and all human behavior is conditioned. Overall, this writer feels that the consciousness does exist as a personality construct and is, therefore, difficult to define. Consciousness should be seen as a state of being, a factor of living and experiencing life. A person making a conscious decision has made that decision based on the knowledge presented and using the processing that is unique to that particular personality."
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Personal Definition of Nursing, 2006.
Presents the author's personal definition of the field of nursing and her view of the four main concepts nursing embodies.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 26.95
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In this paper, the writer presents her personal definition of the field of nursing. It includes the four main concepts of nursing, health, the patient, the nurse, and the environment and notes what personal and professional values are inherent in the writer's definition. The paper also provides examples of how the writer's definition is reflected in practice in the ICU. These values are also looked at in relation to the overall Jesuit mission.
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"This paper is the statement of my personal definition of nursing. It will first discuss the four concepts of nursing and how I see them. These concepts are: health, the patient, the nurse, and the environment. Next, direct examples will be given that show how my personal definition is applied to actual nursing practice, in my case, in the intensive care unit (ICU). Finally, these ideas will be looked at in light of the overarching Jesuit values and mission. By looking at all of these aspects of my own definition of nursing and application of said idea, an overall picture of caring for others, for their health and their humanity, will be painted. The first concept that makes up my own personal definition of nursing is one of the main tenets of the field: health."
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Personality Disorders, 2006.
Looks at the definitions and characteristics of personality disorders.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper explains that a personality disorder is a non-psychotic mental illness characterized by enduring patterns of perceiving oneself and the environment in ways that are maladaptive. The paper then discusses various personality disorders include paranoid, antisocial, obsessive-compulsive, histrionic, avoidant and dependent personality disorders and explains that all six of these personality disorders should be viewed as only representing a small minority of the general population; however, everyone carries some of these traits which normally do not interfere with their everyday lives..
Table of Contents:
General Definitions
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Dependent Personality Disorder
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"The traits associated with HPD include a pattern of seeking attention and displaying one's emotions excessively. This pattern is expressed by feeling uncomfortable in situations where one is not the center of attention; acting in a sexually seductive or provocative manner that it inappropriate to the situation; one's emotions rapidly shift, are shallow and superficial; consistently uses one's physical appearance to draw attention; talks in an excessively impressionistic manner that lacks specific details, and finally, one views relationships to be more intimate that they really are."
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Dependent Personality Disorder, 2003.
A psychological examination of personality theories and correlates, as well as current research pertaining to dependent personality disorder (DPD).
6,630 words (approx. 26.5 pages), 46 sources, MLA, $ 151.95
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This paper examines how the pathological manifestation of dependency is a condition that has been the focus of a long line of personality theorists since the time of Freud. It looks at how pathological dependency has also been examined quite extensively by a multitude of personality researchers, and their efforts have yielded an extensive literature on the personality correlates of persons with dependent personality disorder (DPD). It shows how current research into the personality of the dependent person emphasizes interpersonal behaviour and the variation that exists within current diagnoses of DPD persons and how the role of future researchers is to further our understanding of DPD from the interpersonal perspective and to apply diverse models of personality in order to gain a truly comprehensive understanding of the personality of the DPD person. Pathological dependency is a condition that has perplexed researchers for more than a century, and further research into the underlying personality structure of the dependent personality is imperative in understanding the etiology, symptomatology, and effective treatment of this intriguing disorder.
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"Rather than proposing a specific course of development to explain personality development, Alfred Adler, another of Freud?s successors, theorized that individuals adopt a style of life, referring to the ways in which persons pursue their goals and strive for a sense of superiority. Adler believed that individuals are motivated by feelings of inferiority, and that the path toward psychological health involves striving for superiority to attain completion, which leads to a constructive lifestyle and a sense of psychological well-being (Adler, 1930). Neurosis, on the other hand, is theorized to be the result of a striving for personal superiority, leading to the adoption of a destructive lifestyle, and consequently resulting in some form of psychopathology. Adler believed that a person develops a distinctive style of life through the culmination of the person?s family experiences and their interpretations of these experiences."
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Personality Assessment, 1999.
Defines personality, examines major differences in personality tests, validity and reliability, as well as advantages and disadvantages of different approaches.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 39.95
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The purpose of this paper is to present a brief overview of personality assessment. To this end, the paper discusses the definition of personality: some of the major differences in the tests use to assess personality; validity and reliability concerns associated with different categories of assessment; and the advantages and disadvantages associated with assessment differences.
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"PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT
Introduction
The purpose of this paper is to present a brief overview of personality assessment. To this end, the paper discusses the definition of personality: some of the major differences in the tests use to assess personality; validity and reliability concerns associated with different categories of assessment; and the advantages and disadvantages associated with assessment differences.
Definitions
Although, generally, personality refers to certain stable patterns of behavioral and psychoemotional traits (Samuel, 1992), there is a lack of consensus in terms of establishing a precise definition of the construct. This is because theorists ..."
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Personality, 2002.
Examines the obstacles in measuring personality.
766 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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Personality is generally believed to be possessed by all people in differing degrees. Empirically speaking, simply because the item exists, it should be measurable and in many scientific disciplines, it is necessary to evaluate and define all existing phenomena. The paper argues that in psychology, this overzealous assigning of labels is impractical and unnecessary. It also argues that the uniqueness of personalities should be appraised and the differing theories of personality should be viewed objectively. In addition, the author feels that that placing a definition on the term ?personality? could ultimately narrow one?s focus and inhibit scientific creativity.
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"According to Goodwin (1995), an operational definition is ?a definition of a concept or a variable in terms of precisely described operations, measures, or procedures?(p.453). In attempting to operationally define personality, it would be almost impossible to precisely describe any specific characteristic included in that definition. In psychology, many terms that are used are intangible and ambiguous. Personality, attitude, self, consciousness and unconsciousness are just a few examples. However, many people are able to have knowledgeable discussions about personality without any defining characteristics being listed. In fact, this paper is being written without the aid of an operational definition. An operational definition of personality would be based on assumptions made by the person or people defining the term. Even ignoring these assumptions, to reach a truly operational definition would require that the language employed be brief and non-descriptive. If the definition becomes so broad, is based on many assumptions and cannot explain or predict behavior, it is not parsimonious and, therefore, not useful for a discussion about personality."
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Forgiveness and Personality, 2004.
An examination of whether or not any particular personality is more forgiving of self and others than other personalities.
3,597 words (approx. 14.4 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper examines how the impact that personality has on the ability to forgive has been a topic of much debate for many years and how many experts believe that certain personality traits can make an individual more susceptible to forgiveness. The investigation explores the type of research that has been done and what is currently being studied in this subject area.
Outline
Importance of Forgiveness
Forgiveness and Personality (Current Studies)
Agreeableness: Empathy and Altruism
Emotionally Stable
Religion and Spirituality
Personalities and Forgiveness (Future Studies)
Discussion and Conclusion
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"According to the Journal of Mental Health Counseling, Forgiveness plays an important role in ensuring the mental stability of individuals. The journal reports that people that practice forgivenss are able to improve their well being and have more meaningful interpersonal relationships. Much of the scientific literature pertaining to the subject of forgiveness indicates that practicing forgiveness can result in less guilt, anxiety, anger and remorse of fear. (Harrington et al 2000) Harrington et al (2000) also reports, that the positive impact of forgiveness can be found amongst large and diverse populations that contain everyone from incest survivors to the families of individuals that have been murdered. (Harrington et al 2000)"
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Personality Traits and Police Officers, 2006.
This paper analyzes the concept of 'police personality' by detailing the distinctive personality traits shared by many law enforcement officers.
956 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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The writer of this paper examines the various social situations and experiences encountered, in the area of law enforcement, which influence and mold the personalities of police officers. This paper delves into the long-standing personality theory that dictates which particular traits are patterned within an individual's personality. The writer of this paper explores and details the shared personality traits evident among police officers, including their desire to help others, as well as the need for respect and dignity normally associated with the profession. This paper discusses the relevant published research, which states that certain individuals choose a career in law enforcement for a variety of reasons, including: Job security, wages and benefits as well as a clear career path.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
General Concepts of Police Personality
Nature versus Nurture: Socialization and On-The-Job Experiences
Men Police Officers: Status, Gender and Personality
Conclusion
References
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"Based on the status model of personality, there is a distinct "pecking order" in place in virtually all police departments across the country that helps initiate newcomers to the profession into the field; new recruits to the force will ignore this hierarchy at their peril. According to Gerber, the high-status officer in each partnership type will be perceived as having more instrumentally oriented (dominating and instrumental) traits and the low-status officer will be viewed as having more expressive traits. In addition, the status model predicts that officers' perceptions of their personality traits will be affected by group status-the overall status of their partnership in relation to other kinds of partnerships. In her review of Gerber's analysis, Monago suggests that this study showed that sex category and work experience played instrumental roles in personality adjustments."
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Socrates: Can Harm Come to a Good Person?, 2001.
An exploration of Socrates' definition of a good person.
1,560 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 1 source, $ 51.95
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This essay concerns the Greek philosopher Socrates and his definition of a good person. The author presents the argument that Socrates? definition is solid, but his defense is flawed. The author supports his argument with examples from Socrates' "The Apology".
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"The Greek Philosopher Socrates claimed that no harm or evil can come to a good person. He argued this stance first of all by defining the characteristics of a good person. He believed in five basic traits of virtue that a person must exemplify in order to be good: justice, courage, temperance, piety, and wisdom. Of these five, all are centered on wisdom; that is, each trait must be understood somehow through wisdom (ECP 506). For example, Socrates lived to a relatively ripe age of around seventy years, and, by the time of his death, had gained a certain level of wisdom that taught him the importance of piety, temperance, courage, and justice. Thus, by gaining wisdom because he lived so long, he was able to relate the importance of the afore-mentioned traits. Overall, Socrates defines a good person as having virtue, wisdom or knowledge, and a certain goodness (or improvement) of the soul."
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Personality Development, 2004.
An analysis of the development of a person's personal identity.
858 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses the development of one's personality. Based on a combination of the opinions of experts and the author's personal observations, the paper contends that all human personality development is variable and different. The paper also claims that personality development springs from complicated interactions of 'nature' and 'nurture' plus outside environmental characteristics, such as social and cultural expectations, peer group interactions and the influences of teachers and other relatives.
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" Within all human beings, personal identity, or the image one has of oneself, is affected by an intricate mixture of genetic and environmental variables, unique to every individual. For example, studies have shown that even among identical twins raised under identical circumstances within the same households, less-than-identical personality characteristics emerge (Vandell, 2000; Harris, November 2000). According to Lykken (1997), the good or bad influences of one's peer group have more to do with personality development than often assumed, but others (Tavris, 1998; Vandell, 2000; Harris, November 2000) feel that a child's personality is most responsible for personality development. "
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Personality in Occupational Testing, 2002.
An analsysis of the connection of personality to the occupational choices made people with an association to neuroticism in personality variables.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper will discuss the extent to which personality variables play a part in a person's occupational choice and occupational membership is an issue that has received much attention by vocational and occupational psychologists and will be related here. The lack of study on neuroticism plays a factor in these elements, but does not seem to be analyzed enough in the field. This paper will help clarify this through the studies that determine measurement of variables and the effects of stressors on personality components involved with making this examination.
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Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD), 2003.
A study of Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) which explains the concept of multiple ?persons??
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explores the disorder known as Multiple Personality Disorder. The paper attempts to define this illness and takes into account the different meaning of personality as well. Skeptical views are explored and argued against the fact that many cases of MPD have arisen only in the past three decades. Small changes in character traits are explored across time and due to certain instances which affect a person, resulting in a change of personality. Cases of more than two personalities are explored and deemed extremely rare cases, not comparing in any way to the subtle changes suspect to the culturally conditioned iatrogenic theory of MPD. The childhood traumatic theory of MPD is also explored and compared to the culturally conditioned theory.
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"Many people have argued the topic of personality and what it is to be a person over the centuries. Exploring the different meanings is very complex and to say that Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) involves multiple persons depends on what we define to be a person. If there are simply changes in attitude in a person over a given time, is it classified as MPD or ?excessively moody?? Taylor and Martin (1944) stated that MPD is the presence in one patient of two or more personalities each of which is so well defined as to have a relatively stable mental life of its own (as cited in Gillett 1986). Usually in MPD, the character traits of the other ?person? are the opposite of the real person, for example, happy and withheld to hot-tempered and open."
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Personality, 2004.
A psychological study of personality, including psychoanalytic, humanistic, and cognitive perspectives.
1,704 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the psychology of one's personality. The paper presents the humanistic tradition that looks into the internal traits of the individual, positing that these internal traits are what ultimately shape the personality of a person. On the other hand, the paper explores the cognitive perspective that stresses the role of external environment, not internal traits, as the primary factor in influencing the personality development of an individual. The paper also examines the psychoanalytic tradition that centers on the personal history of the individual transgressing beyond the internal traits or external environment of a person, focusing instead on the unconscious mind of an individual in order to explain and determine the kind of personality he or she has and cultivates. The paper contends that, despite their differences, these perspectives complement each other and provide a more meaningful study of the extant psychological theories that help explain the development and nature of human personality.
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"Psychology, as the study of the human behavior and mental processes, includes various fields of study that focus on various aspects of people?s everyday lives, such as learning, memory, thinking and language, intelligence, human development, social and health psychology, and personality. The latter field of study, personality, is what interests most people because it helps people identify what kind of people they are: their feelings, sentiments, attitudes, beliefs, and possibly predict one?s behavior through these factors."
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Is the MMPI-2 a Culture-Fair Test for Personality Assessment?, 2005.
"The MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2) is widely used as a tool to assess personality. It is used in applications as diverse as...
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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"The MMPI-2 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2) is widely used as a tool to assess personality. It is used in applications as diverse as assessing symptoms of social and personal maladjustment, discerning whether people are suitable for high-risk public safety positions, and to support decisions regarding classification and treatment in the criminal justice system."
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The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 2 (MMPI-2) is a widely used tool to assess personality (Pearson Assessments). It is used in applications as diverse as assessing symptoms of social and personal maladjustment, discerning whether people are suitable for high-risk public safety positions, and to support decisions regarding classification and treatment in the criminal justice system (Pearson Assessments). Fundamentally, both the MMPI and the MMPI-2 were created to make comprehensive assessments of a range of personality characteristics and psychiatric syndromes exhibited by people with various psychological disorders (Harrington and Mcdermott).
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Personality Structure, 2006.
An analysis of the writer's own personality structure based on two theories: psychodynamic theory and trait theory.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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Many theories exist on the development of personality. To some theorists, personality is built on purely biological factors. Other theorists consider personality to be a construct built entirely on environmental factors. Still other theorists feel that while personality development is based in biology, it is influenced by environmental factors. Even more confusing is that each one of these viewpoints can be effectively argued. Psychodynamic theory and trait theory are two of these personality development theories. This paper discusses the development of the writer's own personality in terms of these theories.
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