Wabenation | Personality Theory

April 4, 2022 In Congruency, Congruent Self, Depression, Personality Theory By Jonas Nordstrom

Could it be Depressing to Not be Who We Truly Are?

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: Do you see personality as a noun or a verb? How does the trait approach to understanding personality see it? In your opinion, do you think individuals suffering from depression would be more likely to hold entity...

April 4, 2022 In Personality Theory, The Functional Self By Jonas Nordstrom

The Functional Self; The Existential Self

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: Behaviorism is generally considered to be most at odds with a humanistic/existential approach to understanding the person. Why is that? Do you agree? Even if you are inclined toward a different approach, discuss at least two concepts...

April 4, 2022 In Personality Theory By Jonas Nordstrom

Individualism and Collectivism in Sweden versus in the United States

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: I invite you to consider your own cultural background and how you feel it has shaped your personality in certain aspects (you will need to limit yourself to just 2-3 aspects) and perhaps differentiates you from others...

April 4, 2022 In Congruency, Personality Theory, Wisdom By Jonas Nordstrom

Psychological Research, Folk Wisdom & Wisdom

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: What is the purpose of conducting and utilizing psychological research versus relying on our own folk wisdom? Most personality research is quantitative and uses experimental and correlational designs. What are a few of the challenges and limitations...

April 4, 2022 In Personality Theory By Jonas Nordstrom

Do We Ever Really Change?

Assignment - Discussion - Personality Theory & Research: How is personality stability and change a topic that is particularly relevant to clinical psychology? Based on the assigned readings, what takeaways do you have about the implications for clinical psychology? Are there research findings or constructs...