PHASES

MEANING OF PERSONALITY
CHANGE IN PERSONALITY
CAUSES OF SICK PERSONALITY
HEALTHY PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY
It is derived from a Latin word called PERSONA- MASK
Personality is the dynamic organisation within the individual of that psychophysical system that determines his characteristics and thought
Allport
The core of personality pattern is the individuals concept of himself as a person
as related to the world in which he lives.
Quality of behavior determined by SELF- concept.
The Concept of Self : An organized configuration of beliefs, feelings, attitudes
and values which an individual views as part of characteristics of himself.
SELF is a persons Inner World

I A LW AY S G ET A R A W
D EA L
Solicits
Feeling
Sorry for self

help

YOU
Project
blame on
you
Selfishness

Make
Disparaging
Comments
Day
Dreamin
g

Solicits
Sympath
y

I A M A LU C K Y G U Y
Satisfied
with
achievement

Appreciativ
e

Flattering to
others

YOU

Talkative

Satisfied
with self
Satisfied with
material possession

Friendly

CHANGE IN PERSONALITY
From childhood the changes in personality keep taking place till adulthood due to : Physical Changes
Environmental Changes
Changes in significant people
Changes in social pressure
Changes in role
Changes in old people are quantitative rather than qualitative
CAUSES OF SICK PERSONALITIES
Self-Rejection
Self-Disapproval
Self-Distrust
Feeling of Unworthy
Accepts the opinion of others
Constantly wishes that he could be someone else
When a person boasts, he pretends to be what he is not
If self rejection is stronger then it is expressed in various forms of self
destructiveness

 There is nothing to gain but everything to loose

Un realistic expressions and goals
Gap between real self and ideal self
Emotional self
Unfavorable social attitudes
Environmental Obstacles
Repeated failures : Failure Complex
Defense Mechanism
Rationalization
Projection
Displacement
Repression
Regression
Compensation
Due to self-rejection a person also suffers low self esteem
HEALTHY PERSONALITY
Self acceptance
Accept yourself
Talking to oneself
As what you are and not what you like to be
Gap between real self and ideal self to be smaller
Accept criticism constructively
Be flexible
Acceptance of reality
Know your limitations
Be in the present rather than remaining in good old days
Enjoy the day to the fullest
React to success in a rational way
Acceptance of responsibility
Accept responsibility for your self and your behavior
Autonomy
Be independent-psychologically, emotionally
Take your own decisions: Trust yourself
Adopt problem solving and decision making techniques like : Choose a problem
Make alternatives of the problem
Select positive outcomes of all alternatives
Select negative outcomes of all alternatives
Choose the one which has more positive alternatives
Be goal oriented
Self acceptance
Accept yourself
Talking to oneself
As what you are and not what you like to be

Gap between real self and ideal self to be smaller

Accept criticism constructively
Be flexible
Acceptance of reality
Know your limitations
Be in the present rather than remaining in good old days
Enjoy the day to the fullest
React to success in a rational way
SOCIAL ADJUSTMENTS

Be presentable to others
Carry yourself well
Use appropriate body language
Develop Social Skills
Develop heterosocial skills
Being an extrovert : expand your horizon
Be unselfish
Be tolerant
Be emphatic
Be flexible in thinking
Self Disclosure

To some extent it is considered to be healthy

It shows the sign of trust

Overlook the weakness of others
Have unconditional positive regard
Have a high self-esteem for yourself
PLEASANT PERSONALITY

Positive mental attitude

Flexibility
Sincerity of purpose
Promptness of decision
Courtesy
Tact
Tone of voice
The habit of smiling
Facial expression

Tolerance

Frankness

Sense of humor

Faith in infinite int.

The apt usage of words

Effective speech

Emotional control

Alertness of interest

Fondness for people

Clean sportsmanship

A good handshake

Personal magnetism

Versatility

Humility

Effective showmanship

PERSONALITY AND WELL ADJUSTED PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY

ENDURING QUALITIES OF INDIVIDUALS SHOWN IN THE WAYS OF

BEHAVING IN WIDE VARIETIES OF CIRCUMSTANCES.
ENDURING - ALMOST PERMANENT BUT SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
QUALITIES - ABSTRACT MORE THAN CONCRETE.
SHOWN
MANIFESTATION (OVERT + COVERT)
BEHAVIOUR
- RESPONSE TO STIMULUS.
WIDE VARIETY
- DYNAMIC
CIRCUMSTANCES - STIMULUS
PENDULUM

SATISFACTION

FRUSTRATION

ADJUSTMENT

INGREDIENTS OF A WELL ADJUSTED PERSONALITY

INTELLECTUAL EFFECTIVENESS. USES INTELLECTUAL RESOURCES
EFFECTIVELY, AND IS FREE TO BE CREATIVE.
INSIGHT. SHOWS INCREASED INSIGHT INTO HIMSELF AND OTHERS.
DOING SOMETHING ABOUT EVERY PROBLEM. HE FINDS MAJOR
SATISFACTION IN ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXPERIENCES IN LIFE, AND
NOT ONLY IN THINKING AND PLANNING, OR POSTPONING.
WORK AND RECREATION. HAS A BALANCED AND ORGANISED
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITY, KNOWS WHEN TO WORK AND HOW TO WORK,
WHEN TO PLAY AND HOW TO PLAY.
RESPONSIBILITY. HE IS ABLE AND WILLING TO ACCEPT
RESPONSIBILITY COMMENSURATE WITH HIS AGE.
SECURITY. HE HAS BASIC SENSE OF SECURITY, SELF CONFIDENCE AND
CONFIDENCE IN OTHERS DESPITE EACH ONES LIMITATIONS AND
ACCEPTS HIMSELF AND OTHERS AS SUCH.
STRESS TOLERANCE. HE IS ABLE TO FACE THE ROUGH AND TUMBLE OF
LIFE AND GO THROUGH THREATENING SITUATIONS IN A CALM AND
CONFIDENT MANNER. IN CASE OF SETBACK, HE RETURNS TO
NORMAL BEHAVIOUR WHEN THE CONDITIONS OF STRESS HAVE
DECREASED OR PASSED OFF.
BUILDS UP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. GIVES HIS BEST TO OTHERS AND
CAN ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEM.
SOCIAL AWARENESS. HAS HIGH SOCIAL AWARENESS, i.e. IS SENSITIVE
TO SOCIAL NEEDS AND SATISFACTIONS OF OTHERS. ENJOYS LIFE AND
DOES NOT INTERFERE IN OTHERS ENJOYMENT.
DECISIVENESS. SHOWS ABILITY TO MAKE DECISIONS IN A RELAXED
AND SPONTANEOUS MANNER, i.e. WITH MINIMUM OF WORRY CONFLICT
AND ADVICE.
APPROPRIATE FLEXIBILITY. ABIDES BY THE CHOICE THAT HE HAS
MADE, UNTIL NEW FACTORS OF CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE ENTER THE
PICTURE.
LEARNS FROM EXPERIENCE AND IS OPTIMISTIC. LEARNS AND MAKES
AMENDS FROM PAST SUCCESSES AND SET BACKS AND MAINTAINS AN
OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDE IN DEALING WITH THE NEW THINGS.

UNWAVERING AND OBJECTIVE. HE IS NOT SWAYED AWAY BE PRESSURES

AND TEMPTATIONS AROUND HIM BUT EVALUATES THE SITUATION IN
AN IMPARTIAL AND OBJECTIVE MANNER FOR ACTION.
EMOTIONAL CONTROL. HE CAN FEEL LOVE, ANGER, SADNESS AND
JEALOUSY, AND CAN EXPRESS THESE UNDER APPROPRIATE
CIRCUMSTANCES, WITHOUT BEING DOMINATED BY RESENTMENT AND
HOSTILITY.
MORAL COURAGE. HE HAS A WELL DEVELOPED MORAL SENSE, HAS
THE COURAGE OF HIS CONVICTIONS AND CAN SAY NO TO A THING IF
IT STANDS AGAINST THE GROUP GOAL, EVEN THOUGH SAYING YES
MAY GIVE HIM A TEMPORARY PERSONAL GAIN.
PHYSICAL HEALTH. HE IS PHYSICALLY FIT TO WITHSTAND THE
RIGOURS OF LIFE.

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Phases
Meaning of personality
Change in personality
Causes of sick personality
Healthy personality

Personality. It is derived from a Latin word called PERSONA- MASK. Personality is

the dynamic organisation within the individual of that psycho- physical system that
determines his characteristics and thought .
Allport
The core of personality pattern is the individuals concept of himself as a person as
related to the world in which he lives. Quality of behavior determined by SELFconcept.
The Concept of Self . An organized configuration of beliefs, feelings, attitudes and values
which an individual views as part of characteristics of himself. SELF is a persons Inner
World

I A LW AY S G ET A R A W
D EA L
Solicits
Feeling
Sorry for self

help

YOU
Project
blame on
you
Selfishness

Make
Disparaging
Comments
Day
Dreamin
g

Solicits
Sympath
y

I A M A LU C K Y G U Y
Satisfied
with
achievement

Appreciativ
e

Flattering to
others

YOU

Talkative

Satisfied
with self
Satisfied with
material possession

Friendly

CHANGE IN PERSONALITY
From childhood the changes in personality keep taking place till adulthood due to : Physical Changes
Environmental Changes
Changes in significant people
Changes in social pressure
Changes in role
Changes in old people are quantitative rather than qualitative
CAUSES OF SICK PERSONALITIES
Self-Rejection
Self-Disapproval
Self-Distrust
Feeling of Unworthy
Accepts the opinion of others
Constantly wishes that he could be someone else
When a person boasts, he pretends to be what he is not
If self rejection is stronger then it is expressed in various forms of self
destructiveness
There is nothing to gain but everything to loose

 Un realistic expressions and goals

Gap between real self and ideal self
Emotional self
Unfavorable social attitudes
Environmental Obstacles
Repeated failures : Failure Complex
Defense Mechanism
Rationalization
Projection
Displacement
Repression
Regression
Compensation
Due to self-rejection a person also suffers low self esteem
HEALTHY PERSONALITY
Self acceptance
Accept yourself
Talking to oneself
As what you are and not what you like to be
Gap between real self and ideal self to be smaller
Accept criticism constructively
Be flexible
Acceptance of reality
Know your limitations
Be in the present rather than remaining in good old days
Enjoy the day to the fullest
React to success in a rational way
Acceptance of responsibility
Accept responsibility for your self and your behavior
Autonomy
Be independent-psychologically, emotionally
Take your own decisions: Trust yourself
Adopt problem solving and decision making techniques like : Choose a problem
Make alternatives of the problem
Select positive outcomes of all alternatives
Select negative outcomes of all alternatives
Choose the one which has more positive alternatives
Be goal oriented
Self acceptance
Accept yourself
Talking to oneself
As what you are and not what you like to be
Gap between real self and ideal self to be smaller

Accept criticism constructively

Be flexible
Acceptance of reality
Know your limitations
Be in the present rather than remaining in good old days
Enjoy the day to the fullest
React to success in a rational way
SOCIAL ADJUSTMENTS

Be presentable to others
Carry yourself well
Use appropriate body language
Develop Social Skills
Develop heterosocial skills
Being an extrovert : expand your horizon
Be unselfish
Be tolerant
Be emphatic
Be flexible in thinking
Self Disclosure

To some extent it is considered to be healthy

It shows the sign of trust

Overlook the weakness of others
Have unconditional positive regard
Have a high self-esteem for yourself
PLEASANT PERSONALITY

Positive mental attitude

Flexibility
Sincerity of purpose
Promptness of decision
Courtesy
Tact
Tone of voice
The habit of smiling
Facial expression

Tolerance

Frankness

Sense of humor

Faith in infinite int.

The apt usage of words

Effective speech

Emotional control

Alertness of interest

Fondness for people

Clean sportsmanship

A good handshake

Personal magnetism

Versatility

Humility

Effective showmanship

PERSONALITY AND WELL ADJUSTED PERSONALITY

PERSONALITY
ENDURING QUALITIES OF INDIVIDUALS SHOWN IN THE WAYS OF
BEHAVING IN WIDE VARIETIES OF CIRCUMSTANCES.

ENDURING - ALMOST PERMANENT BUT SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

QUALITIES - ABSTRACT MORE THAN CONCRETE.
SHOWN
MANIFESTATION (OVERT + COVERT)
BEHAVIOUR
- RESPONSE TO STIMULUS.
WIDE VARIETY
- DYNAMIC
CIRCUMSTANCES - STIMULUS
PENDULUM

SATISFACTION

FRUSTRATION

ADJUSTMENT

INGREDIENTS OF A WELL ADJUSTED PERSONALITY

INTELLECTUAL EFFECTIVENESS. USES INTELLECTUAL RESOURCES
EFFECTIVELY, AND IS FREE TO BE CREATIVE.
INSIGHT. SHOWS INCREASED INSIGHT INTO HIMSELF AND OTHERS.
DOING SOMETHING ABOUT EVERY PROBLEM. HE FINDS MAJOR
SATISFACTION IN ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXPERIENCES IN LIFE, AND
NOT ONLY IN THINKING AND PLANNING, OR POSTPONING.
WORK AND RECREATION. HAS A BALANCED AND ORGANISED
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITY, KNOWS WHEN TO WORK AND HOW TO WORK,
WHEN TO PLAY AND HOW TO PLAY.
RESPONSIBILITY. HE IS ABLE AND WILLING TO ACCEPT
RESPONSIBILITY COMMENSURATE WITH HIS AGE.
SECURITY. HE HAS BASIC SENSE OF SECURITY, SELF CONFIDENCE AND
CONFIDENCE IN OTHERS DESPITE EACH ONES LIMITATIONS AND
ACCEPTS HIMSELF AND OTHERS AS SUCH.
STRESS TOLERANCE. HE IS ABLE TO FACE THE ROUGH AND TUMBLE OF
LIFE AND GO THROUGH THREATENING SITUATIONS IN A CALM AND
CONFIDENT MANNER. IN CASE OF SETBACK, HE RETURNS TO
NORMAL BEHAVIOUR WHEN THE CONDITIONS OF STRESS HAVE
DECREASED OR PASSED OFF.
BUILDS UP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. GIVES HIS BEST TO OTHERS AND
CAN ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEM.
SOCIAL AWARENESS. HAS HIGH SOCIAL AWARENESS, i.e. IS SENSITIVE
TO SOCIAL NEEDS AND SATISFACTIONS OF OTHERS. ENJOYS LIFE AND
DOES NOT INTERFERE IN OTHERS ENJOYMENT.
DECISIVENESS. SHOWS ABILITY TO MAKE DECISIONS IN A RELAXED
AND SPONTANEOUS MANNER, i.e. WITH MINIMUM OF WORRY CONFLICT
AND ADVICE.
APPROPRIATE FLEXIBILITY. ABIDES BY THE CHOICE THAT HE HAS
MADE, UNTIL NEW FACTORS OF CRUCIAL IMPORTANCE ENTER THE
PICTURE.
LEARNS FROM EXPERIENCE AND IS OPTIMISTIC. LEARNS AND MAKES
AMENDS FROM PAST SUCCESSES AND SET BACKS AND MAINTAINS AN
OPTIMISTIC ATTITUDE IN DEALING WITH THE NEW THINGS.

UNWAVERING AND OBJECTIVE. HE IS NOT SWAYED AWAY BE PRESSURES

AND TEMPTATIONS AROUND HIM BUT EVALUATES THE SITUATION IN
AN IMPARTIAL AND OBJECTIVE MANNER FOR ACTION.
EMOTIONAL CONTROL. HE CAN FEEL LOVE, ANGER, SADNESS AND
JEALOUSY, AND CAN EXPRESS THESE UNDER APPROPRIATE
CIRCUMSTANCES, WITHOUT BEING DOMINATED BY RESENTMENT AND
HOSTILITY.
MORAL COURAGE. HE HAS A WELL DEVELOPED MORAL SENSE, HAS
THE COURAGE OF HIS CONVICTIONS AND CAN SAY NO TO A THING IF
IT STANDS AGAINST THE GROUP GOAL, EVEN THOUGH SAYING YES
MAY GIVE HIM A TEMPORARY PERSONAL GAIN.
PHYSICAL HEALTH. HE IS PHYSICALLY FIT TO WITHSTAND THE
RIGOURS OF LIFE.