I’m taking basic psychology class this session, and on this week we’re covering personality. Based on my book There are at least four theories of personalities, which includes The Big Five, The Freudian Theory, .
The Big Five/Five Factor Models (Reservation, Relaxation/handle stress well, Tendency to find fault, Nervousness, and Active imagination), is mainly useful for assessing and choosing friends, workers, partner, and understanding ourselves. By using broad personality dimensions as guidelines, it makes it easier for us to know where our own personality stand. It let us choose people that compliments us or let us culture general traits that are beneficial to us.
The Freudian Theory (Sigmund Freud) introduced reason (ego), desire (id), and conscience (superego). The Freudian theory also covers thinking about why the psyche develop a certain way in the childhood, the impact of this psyche development and how the ego uses defense mechanisms to defend itself. I would say that Freudian theory, in general, is concerned about how things developed, the past, how to encourage healthy behaviors, and understanding defense mechanisms. The Freudian theory has mostly been abandoned due to its emphasis on sexuality, and used as the basis of Neo-Freudian Theory.
The Jungian Theory (Carl Jung) add to The Freudian Theory, our needs to have a role model (archetype), and a more positive view. Human always looks for role model as our basis in development or some form of structure (concept/prototypes) of how people really act. Carl Jung split the archetypes into several factors, that we might be closest to. It is useful in learning about our general emotions, others general emotions, and let us reflect if our archetype is what we want to be like.
The Humanistic Theory (Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers), the basis of Eupsychian Management, is a very positive and forward looking theory. It adds Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (Physiological, Safety, Love/Belonging, Self-Esteem, and Self-Actualization) to the mix, and is used in one of the most popular management system, because of its results in generating motivation and productivity. The basis of humanistic theory is believing that everyone wants to do well, respecting them, treating them well, and ensuring that there’s no obstacles for growth. By generating a positive feedback loop, rather than creating a negative and unproductive environment, we could create a self-regulating and efficient workplace.
So, they have completely different use in my perspective. They are for assessment, understanding development, emotion, and for generating motivation and productivity. The humanistic theory is very useful for the present and the future of an established psyche. An excellent leader, in my opinion, should have eupsychian management from the humanistic theory as a foundation in their life, but they should not ignore the other psychological theories.
References:
Roze, M., & Fenty, T. (2008). Psychology for Life and Work (2008 ed.), Personality (Ch 6. p179-187). Devry University Press.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tagged: ), )
