PERSONALITY

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PERSONALITY
An individuals unique and relatively
consistent pattern of thinking, behaving, and
feeling. Ones self-concept refers to the image
we have of ourselves. It is a combination of the
characteristics that we see belonging to us. This
concept may or may not be in line with the way
others see us. Self-esteem is the degree to
which we think we are worthwhile and useful. It
is our perception of our self-worth.
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• Self-actualization is the highest level on
  Maslows Hierarchy of Needs. It is when we are
  able to establish meaningful goals and a purpose
  in life. A self-actualized person continually
  strives to reach his/her potential in all areas
  of life.
• .

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Characteristics of a Self-Actualized Person

• Insight and realism
• A zest for living
• Individuality
• Ability to generate energy and a creative
  attitude
• Sensitivity to others
• Motivated by truth, wisdom, freedom and beauty

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Birth Order

• Though research on the influence of birth order
  is not conclusive, some believe that it may play
  a role in a persons personality and behavior.
  What do Y0U think?
• The following is a list of some general
  characteristics relating to birth order that have
  been noted .

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BIRTH ORDER

• OLDEST
• Filled with self-confidence
• Enjoy being leaders
• Often dominate
• conversations
• More conservative than other siblings
• Often think they are to blame for many problems
• Feel like they have to do
• everything
• Perfectionists
• Hate criticism

• MIDDLE
• Have good people skills
• Tend to be mediators and
• negotiators
• Very understanding
• Often have identity
• confusion-Who am I?
• Emotionally distant
• Often change look to carve out own niche
• More politically liberal than siblings
• Strongly influenced by peer
• group

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BIRTH ORDER

• Youngest
• Like being the center of attention
• Easy going, carefree
• Often competitive but may shy away from
  leadership
• Tend to underachieve
• Party animals
• Fear of rejection

• Only Child
• Tend to have high self-
• esteem
• High achievers
• Highly organized
• Conscientious and dependable
• May be demanding
• and dont accept criticism
• well

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SOME PERSONALITY TYPES

• Type A- Characteristics
• Ambitious
  Perfectionist
• Impatient Distrustful of
  others
• Competitive Often
  running at full
• 
  speed
• Type A-anger-prone In addition to the traits
  above, Type A anger prone may also exhibit these
  characteristics
• Negative emotions
  Tendency to be depressed
• Emotionally intense
  Prone to physical illness
• Angry much of the time Hostile
  and cynical

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• Type B
• Open to change Patient
• Not competitive Enjoys life
• Likes a variety of Flexible
• activities
• Type T Thrill seekers
• Risk-takers May be creative
• Seeks stimulation and excitement
• Motivated to act constructively
• May also be motivated to engage in
  vandalism,
• substance abuse, and/or delinquent
  behavior.

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Personality Disorders

• Personality disorders are patterns of perceiving,
• reacting and relating to other people and
  events that are inflexible and that impair a
  persons ability to function socially.

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Personality Disorders

• There are 10 distinct personality disorders
  listed in the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical
  Manual of Mental Disorders)
• Some common personality disorders are
• Borderline Histrionic
• Anti-social Avoidant
• Narcissistic Paranoid
• Dependent Obsessive-Compulsive

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STRIVE TO REACH YOUR POTENTIAL

• Concluding thought
• Be who you are and say what you feel,
• because those who mind dont matter and
• those who matter, dont mind.
• Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss)