Showing posts with label Psychology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Psychology. Show all posts

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Personality characteristics

Experts are still very diverse in giving the formulation of personality. In a literature study conducted by Gordon W. Allport (Calvin S. Hall and Gardner Lindzey, 2005) found nearly 50 definitions of different personalities. Departing from studies that did, he finally found a formula of which is considered a more complete personality. According to his opinion that the personality is the dynamic organization within the individual as a psycho-physical systems that determine the unique way in adapting to its environment. Keywords of understanding personality is adjustment. Schneider (1964) defines adaptation as "a process of individual responses both behavioral and mentally in an effort to address the needs of the self, emotional tension, frustration and conflict, and preserve a balance between the needs of the demands (norms) environment.

While that is a unique behavior that is typical of the quality that can be distinguished between one individual with another individual. Its uniqueness is supported by a state of psycho-physical structure, such as the constitution and physical condition, appearance, hormones, cognitive and affective aspects are interconnected and influence, so as to determine the quality of the actions or behavior of the individual concerned in interacting with its environment.

To describe an individual's personality, there are several theories that have been widely known personalities, including: Sigmund Freud's theory of Psychoanalysis, Analytical theory of Carl Gustav Jung, Social Psychological theories of Adler, Fromm, Horney and Sullivan, Personologi theories of Murray, Field theory of Kurt Lewin, Allport's theory of Individual Psychology, Stimulus-response theory of Throndike, Hull, Watson, The Self theories of Carl Rogers and so on. Meanwhile, Abin Shamsuddin (2003) argued about aspects of personality, in which covering:
  1. Character namely whether or not to comply with the consequent ethical behavior, whether or not in holding consistent establishment or opinions.
  2. Temperament is a reactive disposition, or how quickly react to the stimuli coming from the environment.
  3. Attitudes; welcome to the object that is positive, negative or ambivalent.
  4. Emotional stability is the stability of levels of emotional reactions to stimuli from the environment. Like the least offended easily, angry, sad, or hopeless
  5. Responsibility (responsibility) is a readiness to accept the risk of acts or deeds done. Like to accept reasonable risk, washing hands, or run away from risk.
  6. Sociability that personal dispositions related to interpersonal relationships. Such as: a personal nature that is open or closed, and the ability to communicate with others.

Healthy and Unhealthy Personality

Healthy personality

Based on psychology, Gordon Allport claimed that personality as an organization (the various aspects of psychological and physical) which is a structure and process at the same time. Thus, personality is something that can be changed. Allport explicitly mentioned, personality regularly growing and changing. Each individual has their own personality traits, ranging from showing a healthy personality or even unhealthy. In this case, Elizabeth suggests personality traits of healthy and unhealthy, as follows:
  • Able to assess yourself realisitik; able to assess ourselves what it is about the advantages and disadvantages, physical, knowledge, skills and so on.
  • Able to assess the situation realistically; may encounter situations or conditions they experienced life realistically and naturally receptive, do not expect the conditions of life as perfect.
  • Able to assess the achievements of the realistic and can assess the success obtained and meraksinya rationally, do not be arrogant, haughty or having superiority complex, if obtaining high achievement or success in life. If they fail, he does not mereaksinya with frustration, but with an optimistic attitude.
  • Accept responsibility; she has confidence in her ability to cope with life's problems that it faces.
  • Independence; has independent properties in ways of thinking and acting, able to make decisions, to direct and develop themselves and adapt to the norms prevailing in the environment.
  • Can control the emotions; feel comfortable with his emotions, could face a frustrating situation, depression, or stress in a positive or constructive, not destructive (destructive)
  • Goal-oriented; able to formulate goals in each activity and life based on careful consideration of the (rational), not on the basis of coercion from outside, and try to reach your goals by developing personality (knowledge), knowledge and skills.
  • Outward (extrovert), is respect, empathy toward others, are concerned about the situation or the problems of the environment and be flexible in thinking, appreciate and judge others like him, feel comfortable and open to other people, not to allow himself to be used for become victims of other people and to sacrifice other people, because of his disappointment.
  • Social acceptance; want berpartsipasi active in social activities and have a friendly attitude in dealing with others.
  • Have a philosophy of life; directing their lives by a philosophy of life rooted in the belief that religion.
  • Happy happiness tinged his life situation, which is supported by factors achievement (achievement), acceptance (acceptance), and affection (affection).

Unhealthy personality

1. Irritability (offended)
2. Show concern and anxiety
3. Often feel stressed (stress or depression)
4. Pleased to be cruel or disturbing others younger or to animals
5. Inability to avoid deviant behavior despite being warned or punished
6. Lying
7. Hyperactivity
8. Hostile to all forms of authority
9. Glad criticizing / mocking others
10. Wakeful
11. Lacking a sense of responsibility
12. Often experience headaches (though the cause is not a factor that is organic)
13. Lack of awareness to obey religious teachings
14. Pessimistic in the face of life

The determinants of personality

Heredity

Descendants refers to an individual's genetics. Physical height, face shape, gender, temperament, muscle composition and reflexes, energy level and biological rhythms are characteristics that are generally considered, either wholly or substantially, influenced by who the parents of the individual, ie the composition of biological, psychological, and psychological default of the individual.

There are three different basic research that gives some credibility to the argument that heredity plays an important role in determining one's personality. The first focuses on the basic genetic proponent of behavior and temperament of the children. The second focuses on the basis of twin boys separated at birth. The third base job satisfaction examine consistency over time and in different situations.

Research on children provide strong support to the influence of heredity. Evidence suggests that traits such as shyness, fear, and aggression can be attributed to innate genetic characteristics. This finding suggests that some personality traits may have resulted from the influence in the same genetic code factors such as height and hair color.

Researchers have studied more than 100 pairs of identical twins separated at birth and reared apart. Turns researchers find common traits for almost any behavior, this indicates that a significant portion of variation among twin children have been linked to genetic factors. This study also suggests that a nurturing environment is not so affect the development of personality or in other words, the personality of the identical twins who grew up in different families is more similar to the twin pair compared with the personality of an identical twin siblings who grew up together .


Environmental factors

Another factor that gives considerable influence on the formation of character is the environment in which a person grew and grew; norm in family, friends, and social groups, and other influences that a man can experience. These environmental factors have a role in shaping one's personality. For example, the culture forming norms, attitudes, and values ​​are passed on from one generation to the next generation and produce consistency over time so intensely ideology rooted in a culture may have little influence on other cultures. For example, the North American people have the spirit of perseverance, success, competition, freedom, and the Protestant work ethic that kept embedded in them through books, school systems, families, and friends, so people tend to be ambitious and aggressive when compared to individuals who grew up in a culture that emphasizes individual living with others, cooperation, and to prioritize family over work and career.

Monday, March 4, 2013

3 Symptoms of Damage Due romantic relationship Gadgets

YOU belong in the category of "gadget freak"? Using a gadget to many interests, such as labor affairs or daily communication, it can facilitate the activity. But be careful, a relationship could be threatened if you'd rather stick with favorite gadgets with him.

To prevent this, immediately take steps in case you begin to encounter the following symptoms.


1. Never be separated from the gadget
While on a romantic dinner, family fun even BBM's with friends or busy typing emails to co-workers? Sure it was annoying. This proves the assumption that the gadget is far and away closer to the close. The solution, if it is too engrossed scolds pair using gadgets while dating. In addition, you also need to do the same. Keep your phone or tablet computer in the bag-in off, if necessary - for a date place.


2. More gadgets than communicate through direct interaction
For couples in a long distance relationship aka "long distance relationship", it is very reasonable. But if you live within a not too far away, it was 'dangerous' if you rarely interact directly. Although routinely communicate via phone or text message, the physical communication remains to be done to strengthen the relationship. Try to schedule meetings at least once a week and for a special meeting.


3. More often than staring eyes staring at the monitor partner
You and your partner in the same room but preoccupied with their respective activities. You chat with the friends on your tablet, while he's busy playing a video game. Well, when "quality time" of his? Apply one hour each night without gadgets weeks to get closer to the couple. Use short but meaningful time to share stories about busy today, guts in the head, and whatever you feel. Chat relaxed while 'cuddling' will make the atmosphere more warm.

Bad Mood Can Make Quick impoverished

Bad Mood Can Make Quick impoverished
WHERE you choose, rich or happy? Recent research shows, apparently those two things has nothing to do with one another.

A number of psychologists from Harvard University doing research of 15,000 volunteers about their psychological conditions.

The research results found that the volunteers who are happy with their lives are more likely to achieve success in a variety of ways, ranging from education, career, and intelligence.

As reported by Genius Beauty, researchers also advises parents to maintain emotional stability teenagers, because it can be the key to success in adulthood, including successful financially.

In contrast, the constant mood can also affect poor economic level one. Sadness be one trigger of financial failure due to make a person give up and reluctant to think ahead. While the mind is always happy to make the spirit of never-ending flow.

Proving Research, Women's Singles More Stress Than the Married

Proving Research, Women's Singles More Stress Than the Married
Many people say, marriage can be stressful. Especially if you already have children, take care of your child, husband, and home at the same time can make women vulnerable to depression. Is this true?

Researchers from the University of Toronto, Canada, conducted research involving more than 6,000 women, whether married, single, or living with a partner without marriage.

Research shows that married waniat depression risk is much lower than women who are still single. They also proved to be happier than couples without marriage.

Lead researcher, Dr. Marcelo Urquia explained, the greatest source of stress experienced by the women in a relationship 'domestic partnership' aka live under the same roof without marriage is the possibility of physical violence or dependence on illicit drugs. But the risk is becoming less and less, until eventually stress levels plummeted after marriage.

"We do not see any possible problems that the women who are married, their chances are lower psychosocial problems. It deals with how long their relationship with a partner, "said Urquia as quoted by the Daily Mail.

Stress levels are up 20% in couples without marriage and 35% in women who are 'singles'. Tragically, stress rate soared to 67% in women who had been separated from her partner.

"We do not advise people to rush to marry, because it's their choice. But the results of this study showed that marriage has a positive role in psychosocial development, "said Urquia.

4 Reasons Men Singles Prefer to Stay

4 Reasons Men Singles Prefer to StayHave you ever met a handsome man, well-established, and has a mature personality, but still unmarried?

Perhaps you will suspect why he did not also have a girlfriend. Does he have a lot of properties that are not known to others or perhaps ....

Hush, do not quickly take the conclusion, because who knows he has a reason as follows.

1. Want freedom

Having a partner is fun, but most men prefer to stay single in order to still be able to do what he wanted to do. Complete freedom in doing something to be desired, it would be hampered if it has a partner who often complain. First hobby, forced diet because obesity is often referred to by the boyfriend. Once a hobby watching football with my friends till late at night, is now being protested because couples often wander. These conditions make the men feel restrained and chose to remain alone.

2. Exploring new things

For many men, having a partner is a barrier to be able to taste the new challenges that have not been felt. Moreover, after marriage, men need to take responsibility as head of the family, making a living for his wife and children. Certainly there are many things they can not do, like climbing the Himalayas that took many days for the adrenaline lovers or buy a collection of action figures to spend the savings.


3. Looking for ladies suits fantasy

Every man has a dream figure of a woman in mind. The combination of plump body ala Julia Perez, exotic skins such as Farah Quinn, and face 'babyface' like Miranda Kerr, maybe too perfect to be real. But that challenge is what makes men more curious to realize his fantasies.


4. Fear can not fulfill responsibilities

Married tantamount to taking responsibility in the family that will be fostered. Especially if you already have children. Saving to buy a house, pay school fees, to saving for the future, should be considered carefully. Not to mention, a difference of opinion with the law.

For some men, duties as a husband is not easy and they do not want to be bothered by the list of responsibilities that must be met.