PSYC 3220 Chapter Notes -Operational Definition, Wilhelm Wundt, Scientific Method
17 Sep 2013
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5:41 pm: explain why the term personality is difficult to define. There is little common agreement among personality theorists on the appropriate use of the term personality: define the term theory. A theory is a set of abstract concepts developed about a group of acts or events in order to explain them. A theory of personality, therefore, is an organized system of beliefs that helps us to understand human nature: discuss the role of personality theory in psychology. Personality is just one area of specialization in modern psychology. Not all of the personality theorists that we will consider agree that a rigorous scientific method is the best way to understand personality. Macro theories of personality seek to be global and which emphasize comprehension of the whole person. Micro theories have resulted from specific research focused on limited aspects of human behavior. Textbook notes page 1: describe three orientations of personality theorists.
