Personality Theory And The Psychological Processes Of...

Abstract Personality theory is a branch of psychology which examines personality as integral to the psychological processes of functioning and psychopathology. There are different areas of personality theory, such as the roots of personality in the individual, and the role of personality in achieving happiness, productivity, etc. The core of all personality research is centered on the question of nature versus nurture. The fundamental question is whether personality is a â€Å"naturally† derived thing hardwired in at birth or as socialized through the â€Å"nurturing† of the parent in youth. Secondary to this question, though working quite in conjunction, is that of whether or not personality is†¦show more content†¦All development cannot be limited to childhood and adolescence as maturation is a process that continues for a lifespan. During this process however some individuals find themselves at times caught up in an identity crisis because motivations can shift from time to time due to negative or positive impacts to their personality. Human personality has been studied for years by the likes of Maslow who established the Hierarchy of Needs, to Freud’s structure of consciousness, and even Erickson’s Stages of Psychological Development. This field of human personality is extremely immense so to try and cover most of what it entails is a daunting task. Clearly the subject its entirety requires much consideration, but certainly cannot be fully addressed without relating to the word of God. Christianity has been for years a significant contributor to the field and study of human behavior even if some refuse to give the credit due. Foundation of Personality Nature vs Nurture When considering the varying facets of personality types one must consider the complicated issue it presents. In spite of all the advancements that we have seen, being able to identify the difference in most personalities traits can be a daunting task. The different influences on personality development can be both genetic and environmental. The idea that neuroticism and extraversion are often listed as