Appendix C
Match the psychological theories with the appropriate statement(s):
__Psychodynamic Theory __Trait Theory
__Learning Theory __Sociocultural
__Humanistic Theory
A. Individualism versus collectivism Sociocultural
B. Popular theorist Eysenck initiated the five-factor model. Trait Theory
C. The healthy personality is found in balancing the social self with the individual self.
Humanistic Theory
D. Genetics determine the traits for a healthy personality, but how those traits are
expressed are influenced by learning experiences, development of skills, and the ability to
choose our own actions. Trait Theory
E. Popular theorists include Maslow and Rogers. Humanistic Theory
F. Popular theorists include Freud, Jung, and Erikson. Psychodynamic Theory
G. Social and cultural factors such as ethnicity, gender, culture, discrimination, and
socioeconomic status influence ones sense of self and his or her adjustment to society.
Sociocultural
H. Taken from the European philosophy of Existentialism Humanistic Theory
I. Focus on the individuals capacity to build knowledge and adapt to the environments
around them. Includes behaviorism and social-cognitive theory. Learning Theory
J. Personality is characterized by a struggle between different elements within an
individuals personality. Behavior, thoughts, and emotions are the result of this inner
struggle. Psychodynamic Theory
K. Consists of five major personality factors which are reasonably stable elements of
personality. These factors include extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness,
neuroticism, and openness to experience. Trait Theory
L. Popular theorists include Pavlov and Skinner. Humanistic Theory
M. Idea of the healthy personality is the ability to love and work Psychodynamic Theory
N. A healthy personality means knowing ones self, making authentic choices which are
consistent with goals, and the capability of making real changes in their lives. Humanistic
