4. âą Personality is the sum of activities that can be
discovered by actual observations over a long
enough period of time to give reliable information.
Watson (1930)
6. NATURE OF PERSONALITY
âą Personality is not related to bodily structure
alone.
âą Personality is an indivisible unit.
âą Personality is neither good nor bad.
âą Every personality is unique
âą Personality refers to persistent qualities of
the individual. It expresses consistency and
regularity.
âą Personality is acquired.
âą Personality is influenced by social
interaction. It is defined in terms of behavior.
7. TYPES OF PERSONALITY
Nine Types
ï Perfectionists
ï Helpers
ï Romantics
ï Achievers
ï Asserters
ï Questioners
ï Adventurers
ï Observers and
ï Peacemakers
8. Cont..
Perfectionists â are realistic, conscientious and principled
Ex: Narayan Murthy â Infosys.
Helpers â are warn, concerned, nurturing and sensitive to other peopleâs
needs
Ex: Mother Teresa.
Achievers â are energetic, optimistic, self assured and goal oriented
Ex: Sachin Tendulkar
Romantics â have sensitive feelings and are warm and perceptive
Ex: M. F. Hussain â great Indian Painter
Observers â have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious,
analytical and insightful.
Ex: Amartya Sen - Great economist
9. Cont..
Questioners â are responsible and trustworthy.
Ex: Socarates,
Adventurers â are energetic, lively and
optimistic. They want to contribute to the world
Ex: Ten Singh
Asserters â Are direct, self-reliant, self
confident and protective.
Ex: T. N. Seshan - Chief Election Commissioner.
Peacemakers â are receptive, good-natured and
supportive. They seek union with others and the
world around them
Ex: Nelson Mandale.
12. Social Factors
Family
Parents Attitude
Parents Expectation
Gender Bias
Parents Death
Parental Background
Others
School
Teacher & Head Master
Personality
School Discipline
School Time
School Status
Organizational Climate
Curricular Activities
Language Culture