The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 1st Edition (King)

1. Define personality and summarize the psychodynamic perspectives.
2. Describe the humanistic perspectives.
3. Discuss the trait perspectives.
4. Discuss the personological and life story perspectives.
5. Explain the social cognitive perspectives.
6. Characterize the main methods of personality assessment.
7. Summarize how personality relates to health and wellness.

After studying chapter 10, you will be able to:

• Explain how humanistic perspectives stress the capacity for growth and the freedom to choose your own destiny;
• Understand the importance of self-efficacy and how you can increase it;
• Describe why optimism is important for health and well-being and how it can be learned.