Personality Attitudes and Behavior
Personality Attitudes and Behavior
Behavior
A Presentation on Key Psychological
Concepts
Introduction
• Personality, attitudes, and behavior are
interconnected psychological concepts that
shape how individuals interact with the world
around them.
What is Personality?
• Personality refers to the unique and consistent
patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
that define an individual.
Theories of Personality
• - Psychodynamic Theory (Freud)
• - Trait Theory (Big Five: OCEAN)
• - Humanistic Theory (Maslow, Rogers)
• - Social-Cognitive Theory (Bandura)
What are Attitudes?
• Attitudes are learned predispositions to
respond in a consistently favorable or
unfavorable manner toward a given object,
person, or situation.
Components of Attitudes
• - Cognitive: Thoughts and beliefs
• - Affective: Feelings and emotions
• - Behavioral: Actions and responses
How Attitudes Influence Behavior
• Attitudes can guide behavior, but external
factors (e.g., social norms, situational
constraints) may also play a role.
Personality and Behavior
• Personality traits influence behavior, but
behavior is also shaped by environmental
factors and social influences.
Conclusion
• Understanding personality, attitudes, and
behavior helps us predict and explain human
actions, improving personal and professional
interactions.