Topics
Variations in Psychological Attributes
- Individual Differences in Human Functioning
- Assessment of Psychological Attributes
- Concept of Intelligence
- Theories of Intelligence
- Binet's One-Factor Theory
- Charles Spearman's Two Factor Theory
- Louis Thurstone’s Multifactor Theory
- Jensen's Hierarchical Theory of Intelligence
- Guilford's Structural Model Theory
- Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory
- Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory
- PASS Model of Intelligence
- Individual Differences in Intelligence
- Assessment of Intelligence
- Mental Age
- Intelligence Quotient
- Variations of Intelligence
- Types of Intelligence Tests
- Individual Test
- Group Test
- Verbal Test
- Non-Verbal Test
- Performance Test
- Culture Bias and Culture Fair Tests
- Misuses of Intelligence Tests
- Intelligence Testing in India
- Culture and Intelligence
- New Trends in Intelligence> Emotional Intelligence
- Special Abilities
- Creativity
- Creativity and Intelligence
Self and Personality
- Self and Personality
- Concept of Self
- Cognitive and Behavioural Aspects of Self
- Culture and Self
- Concept of Personality
- Characteristics of Personality
- Personality Related Terms
- Descriptive Personality Theories
- Type Theories
- Trait Theories
- Trait Theory> Trait Theory of G. Allport
- Trait Theory> Cattell’s Concept of Personality
- Type Theory> Eysenck Concept of Personality
- Psychodynamic Approach
- Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality> Stages of Personality Development
- Neo-Freudian Theory of Personality
- Carl Jung’s Theory of Personality
- Karen Horney (1950)
- Psychodynamic Therapies> Alfred Adler's Psychodynamic Therapy
- Erich Fromm's Theory
- Erik Erikson's Theory of Psycho-Social Development
- Behavioural Approach
- Cultural Approach
- Humanistic Approach
- Measurement of Personality
- Self Report Inventories
- Projective Techniques
- Behavioural Analysis
Meeting Life Challenges
Psychological Disorders
- Concept of Psychological Disorders
- Concept of Abnormal Behaviour
- Classification of Psychological Disorders
- Factors Underlying Abnormal Behaviour
- Major Psychological Disorder> Anxiety Disorders
- Major Psychological Disorder> Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Major Psychological Disorder> Trauma and Stress Related Disorders
- Major Psychological Disorder> Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
- Major Psychological Disorder> Dissociative Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Major Psychological Disorder> Bipolar Disorder
- Major Psychological Disorder> Schizophrenia
- Major Psychological Disorder> Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Major Psychological Disorder> Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders
- Major Psychological Disorder> Eating Disorders
- Major Psychological Disorder> Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Therapeutic Approaches
- Therapeutic Approaches in Psychology
- Concept of Psychotherapy
- Forms of Psychotherapy
- Behaviour Therapies
- Cognitive Therapy
- Humanistic-existential Therapy
- Humanistic-existential Therapy> Client Centred Therapy
- Healing Factors in Psychotherapy
- Ethics in Psychotherapy
- Alternative Therapies
- Rehabilitation of the Mentally Ill
Attitude and Social Cognition
Social Influence and Group Processes
Psychology and Life
- Introduction to Psychology and Life
- Human-environment Relationship
- Environmental Effects on Human Behaviour
- Promoting Pro-environmental Behaviour
- Psychology and Social Concerns
Developing Psychological Skills
- Introduction to Developing Psychological Skills
- Developing as an Effective Psychologist
- General Skills
- Observational Skills
- Specific Skills
- Interviewing Skills
- Counselling Skills
Estimated time: 20 minutes
- Introduction
- Personality Related Terms
- Real-Life Application
- Key Point Summary
CISCE: Class 12
Introduction
Personality is the unique, enduring pattern of an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and actions. Related constructs differ by origin, stability, and focus.
CISCE: Class 12
Personality Related Terms
1. Personality: The unique, consistent pattern in which an individual thinks, feels, and acts throughout life.
2. Temperament: Inborn emotional tendencies govern the speed and intensity of reactions.
3. Trait: A stable behavioural tendency inferred from observable actions across situations.
4. Disposition: A learned readiness or tendency to act in a particular way.
5. Character: Value-based judgments about a person’s moral and ethical qualities.
6. Habit: A repetitive behaviour performed subconsciously in response to a consistent context.
7. Values: Fundamental beliefs that guide attitudes and actions.
8. Self: The totality of an individual’s conscious experiences, ideas, thoughts, and feelings about themselves.
Key frames of self:
- Self-esteem: Judgment of personal worth.
- Self-efficacy: Belief in one’s capability to achieve goals.
- Self-consciousness: Inward focus of attention.
- Self-control: Regulation of behaviour in response to situations.
- Self-disclosure: Willingness to share personal information.
- Self-presentation: Managing impressions to influence others.
- Self-actualization: Striving to realize one’s full potential.
CISCE: Class 12
Real-Life Application
| Term | Real-Life Example |
|---|---|
| Personality | Always greeting neighbors warmly, no matter the situation. |
| Temperament | A baby who startles easily at loud noises demonstrates a sensitive temperament. |
| Trait | Always keeping promises indicates the trait of honesty. |
| Disposition | Habitually looking for the positive side in bad weather |
| Character | Returning a lost wallet intact to its rightful owner |
| Habit | Brushing teeth immediately after waking is a habit. |
| Values | Prioritizing family time over entertainment |
| Self-Esteem | Feeling proud after receiving praise for a presentation |
| Self-Efficacy | Confidently attempting a new recipe and trusting you can succeed |
| Self-Consciousness | Noticing and adjusting posture when realizing you’re slouching |
| Self-Control | Resisting the urge to check social media while studying |
| Self-Disclosure | Sharing weekend plans with a friend during lunch break |
| Self-Presentation | Dressing neatly for a video call to appear professional |
| Self-Actualization | Pursuing a hobby class to master a long-held passion |
CBSE: Class 12
CISCE: Class 12
CISCE: Class 12
Key Points: Personality Related Terms
- Personality: Consistent pattern of thoughts, feelings, actions.
- Temperament: Inherited style of emotional reactivity.
- Trait: Stable behavioural tendencies.
- Disposition: Learned propensity to behave in a certain way.
- Character: Moral and ethical quality.
- Habit: Automatic, context-triggered behaviour.
- Values: Core guiding beliefs.
- Self: Comprehensive self-concept across multiple frames.
