by The word personality itself stems from the Latin word persona, which refers to a theatrical mask worn by performers in order to either project different roles or disguise their identities.
Personality, which makes an individual to stand apart, is the impression of characteristic attributes. It is an aggregate of an individual’s physical, psychological and behavioural aspects contributing to his ‘good personality’ or no personality, according to the presence or absence of the characteristic attributes. Some of these, which are of significant nature, are worth mentioning.
- Omnibus: This personality view is the aggregate of recognizable pattern of properties-of qualities.
- Integration and configuration: Under this view of personality, the organisation of personal attributes is stressed.
- Hierarchical: This aspect mainly deals with adaptation, survival and evolution of the person to the environment.
- Distinctiveness: The definition of this category speaks the uniqueness of each personality.
Significance
Psychological and physiological: Personality is a psychological construct, but research suggests that it is also influenced by biological processes and needs.
Consistency: There is generally a recognizable order and regularity to behaviors. Essentially, people act in the same ways or similar ways in a variety of situations.
Multiple expressions: Personality is displayed in more than just behavior. It can also be seen in our thoughts, feelings, close relationships, and other social interactions.
Behaviors and actions: Personality not only influences how we move and respond in our environment, but it also causes us to act in certain ways.
Functions
- Personality is organized and constant
- Personality is psychological, but is used by biological needs and processes.
- Personality causes behaviour to happen.
- Personality is displayed through thoughts, feelings, behaviours and many other ways.
Objectives
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