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Self And Personality
Evaluate psycho-analytical theory of personality critically.
• Many psycho-analytical concepts are vague and not operationally defined and the hypotheses derived from them can not be tested. Thus, much of the theory is difficult to evaluate scientifically.
• Several of Freud's postulates are not consistent with the findings of modem research—for instance his ideas about the meaning of dreams.
• The theory is based on a small number of clinical case studies especially of upper class women, which cannot be considered as representative of human beings generally.
• This theory is criticized for having male-centered perspective and it views women as more sensitive and dependent on men.
• The theory has been criticized for over-emphasis on sexual desires of Id because social and cultural factors also influence personality development.
However some aspects of Freud's theory continue to gain acceptance as they are modified and improved through empirical scrutiny, e.g., role of childhood experience in personality development is being recognized.
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What is trait approach to personality? How does it differ from type approach?
How does Freud explain the structure of personality?
How would Homey's explanation of depression be different from that of Alfred Adler?
What is the main proposition of humanistic approach to personality? What did Maslow mean by self-actualization?
Discuss the main observational methods used in personality assessment. What problems do we face in using these methods?
What is meant by structured personality tests? Which are the two most widely used structured personality tests?
Explain how projective techniques assess personality. Which projective tests of
personality are widely used by psychologists?
Arihant wants to become a singer even though he belongs to a family of doctors. Though his family members claim to love him but strongly disapprove his choice of career. Using Carl Rogers' terminology, describe the attitudes shown by Arihant's family.
How is personal identity different from social identity?
Why social self is called familial or relational self?
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