PERSONALITY
K.THIYAGU, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod

MEANING - PERSONALITY
• Latin word
• Persona - Mask

Personality
Characteristic
patterns of
emotional
responses,
thoughts, and
behaviors that are
relatively stable
over time and
across situations.
• Thinking
• Feeling
• Behaving

• 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)

PERSONALITY

NATURE OF PERSONALITY
• Personality is not related to bodily structure
alone.
• Personality is an indivisible unit.
• Personality is neither good nor bad.
• Every personality is unique
• Personality refers to persistent qualities of
the individual. It expresses consistency and
regularity.
• Personality is acquired.
• Personality is influenced by social
interaction. It is defined in terms of behavior.

TYPES OF PERSONALITY
Nine Types
 Perfectionists
 Helpers
 Romantics
 Achievers
 Asserters
 Questioners
 Adventurers
 Observers and
 Peacemakers

Cont..
Perfectionists – are realistic, conscientious and principled
Ex: Narayan Murthy – Infosys.
Helpers – are warn, concerned, nurturing and sensitive to other people’s
needs
Ex: Mother Teresa.
Achievers – are energetic, optimistic, self assured and goal oriented
Ex: Sachin Tendulkar
Romantics – have sensitive feelings and are warm and perceptive
Ex: M. F. Hussain – great Indian Painter
Observers – have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious,
analytical and insightful.
Ex: Amartya Sen - Great economist

Cont..
Questioners – are responsible and trustworthy.
Ex: Socarates,
Adventurers – are energetic, lively and
optimistic. They want to contribute to the world
Ex: Ten Singh
Asserters – Are direct, self-reliant, self
confident and protective.
Ex: T. N. Seshan - Chief Election Commissioner.
Peacemakers – are receptive, good-natured and
supportive. They seek union with others and the
world around them
Ex: Nelson Mandale.

FACTORS INFLUENCING PERSONALITY
Biological
Factors
Social
Factors
Psychological
Factors

Biological Factors
Physique
Chemique
(ductless glands)
Nervous System
Handicap

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

Psychological
Factors
Intelligence
Achievement Motivation
Emotional Maturity
Interest, Attitude, Sentiment

Thank You
JAI HIND!