Definition of
Personality
The combination of
characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character. At
its most basic, personality is the characteristic patterns of
thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that make a person unique.
Personality embraces
moods, attitudes, and opinions and is most clearly expressed in interactions
with other people.
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It
includes behavioural characteristics, both inherent and acquired,
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that
distinguish one person from another and that can be observed in people's
relations to the environment and to the social group.
Personality theories
Group 1. Body
type personality theory
v Ectomorphs
v mesomorphs
v endomorphs
Ectomorphs
Ectomorphs are thin
with a small bone structure and very little fat on their bodies.
According to
Sheldon,
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the
ectomorph personality is anxious, self-conscious, artistic, thoughtful, quiet,
and private. They enjoy intellectual stimulation and feel uncomfortable in
social situations.
Endomorphs
Endomorphs are the opposite
of ectomorphs. Endomorphs have narrow shoulders and wide hips, and carry extra
fat on their round bodies.
Sheldon described
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endomorphs
as being relaxed, comfortable, good -humored, even-tempered, sociable, and
tolerant. Endomorphs enjoy affection and detest disapproval.
Mesomorphs
Mesomorphs fall between the ectomorph and
the endomorph. Mesomorphs have large bone structure, well-defined muscles,
broad shoulders, narrow waists, and attractive, strong bodies.
According to
Sheldon,
mesomorphs are adventurous, assertive,
competitive, and fearless. They are curious and enjoy trying new things, but
can also be obnoxious and aggressive.
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NB:
This theory however has received various criticisms.
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