Transcript Developing a Healthy Personality

Developing a
Healthy
Personality
I. Mental Health
A
state of emotional and psychological
well-being in which an individual is able to
use his or her cognitive and emotional
capabilities, function in society, and meet
the ordinary demands of everyday
 Individual
has self-esteem
The Characteristics of a
Mentally Healthy Person:
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A positive outlook on life.
A realistic set of expectations and
approaches to life.
Effective management of emotions.
The ability to function well with others.
The ability to draw strength from others
without being overtly dependent upon
them.
Reasonable appetites.
A spiritual nature.
Effective coping skills.
An honest self-regard and self-esteem.
The ability to view the world honestly,
accurately, and realistically.
Personality
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The sum total of all the behavioral and
mental characteristics by means of which an
individual is recognized as being unique
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different approaches to explaining the
personality are:
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Psychoanalytical Approach
Trait
Social-learning Theory
Humanistic Approach
Factors That Shape An
Individuals Personality:
 HEREDITY
 ENVIRONMENT
Personality Traits:
II. Personality Development
 Sigmund
Freud- Psychoanalytic approach
 Jean Piaget- Intellectual development
 Erik Erikson- Social Learning Theorist
 Abraham Maslow-Humanistic psychologist
Achieving Mental Wellness
 Self-
Concept
 Responsible
behaviors
 Changing Attitudes
 Forming
Positive
Relationships
 Making Changes