Personality

= = = = = Definition: =

A persons characteristic patterns of behaving, thinking, and feeling. Gen Psych, Chapter 11, p. 352

= Examples: =
 * Adventurous
 * Affable
 * Caring
 * Conscientious
 * Cultured
 * Dependable
 * Discreet
 * Determined
 * Fair
 * Fearless
 * Observant
 * Impartial
 * Independent
 * Optimistic
 * Intelligent
 * Keen
 * Gragarious
 * Persistent



= Analogies: =
 * The iceberg is cold--just as the decisions people make about each other.


 * Small portion of the iceberg floats above the water line--like the small part of the personality that is known with awareness.


 * The iceberg is constantly melting and refreezing--just as the personality continually changes.


 * An iceberg can do a lot of damage--just like mean people.

= Mnemonics: =


 * P:** Psychotic
 * E:** Energetic
 * R:** Respectable
 * S:** Sassy
 * O:** Open minded
 * N:** Narcissistic
 * A:** Abstract
 * L:** Loving
 * I:** Intelligent
 * T:** Tolerant
 * Y:** Youthful

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= Discussion Area: =

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