Introduction
There are various personality theories which are offered by different individuals including the psychologists in explaining human personality traits and behaviors.
As a compiler of these theories, I would first classify them based on some perspectives, for instance, the topics that each theory focuses. In order to synthesis these theories together, I shall categorize and discuss these theories offered by these personalities based on three major perspectives which include the psychodynamic theories, the humanistic theories and the behavioristic theories. The psycho-dynamic theorists major focuses on the internal or inner struggles and conflicts which are defined by the internal workings of a person, the Humanistic theorists deals with the stressing of personal growth and the subjective experience while the behavioristic theorists put more emphasis on the external environment as of great importance and also on learning and conditional effect. When conducting the final synthesis, I would ensure I compile the theories discussed by these individuals under this category because their theories are based on these topics and they are the most influential (Coon, 1989).
Carl Rogers’ Theory of Personality
This theory has been impactful in the human personality theory mainly because it explains specifically on the human personality whereby the behaviors of the human is completely developed to be rational as they are able to evaluate both the inner and outer situations, become informed of themselves and making choices which are very constructive towards moving to the next stage in their lives. They also act on these choices they made and thus indicating the act of free will and urgency in human (Pescitelli, 1996).
This theory is influential especially in psychology because of Roger’s “person-centered therapy” which is an approach that has impacted on outside domain like leadership, politics, family life, conflict resolution and education.
References
Coon, Dennis (1989). Introduction to Psychology, Exploration and Application. St. Paul: West Publishing Company. Retrieved from
Pescitelli, Dagma (1996). An Analysis of Carl Rogers’ Theory of Personality. Retrieved from
