Unique SYNTHESIS OF IDEAS TO PRESENT COHERENT PERSONAL THEORY OF PERSONALITY
HOW DEVELOPMENT OF PERSONALITY HAPPENS
DEGREE TO WHICH CHANGE CAN OCCUR
DEVELOPMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH V MENTAL ILLNESS
Throughout history, it is evident that the study of human personality has resulted in a variety of
theories and discourses. Research has determined that there are biological, environmental and
social factors which come into play when a.emp/ng to understand human personality
development. It can also be noted that the majority of /me spent in psychological study was of
mental illness and personal di1erences rather than mental health and similarities. In research
today, a large step has been taken towards the promotion of mental health as well as the
research into mental illness.
While I 3nd that there are a variety of genetic and environmental in4uences which assist in the
crea/on of a human personality, an individual’s personal beliefs play a distinct roll in their
personality. This in essences displays the importance of the concepts of humanity.
5 REFERENCES TO CONCEPTS OF HUMANITY
WHICH HAVE STAYED THE SAME? WHICH HAVE CHANGED?
PERSONAL
DESCRIBE HOW THESE IDEAS FIT INTO OVERALL THEORY
It can be apparent that there are a number of external forces shaping the mind of a developing
individual, however personal beliefs e1ect how one will respond to their situa/on. The concepts
of humanity allow for a spectrum of opinions on the factors of an individual’s belief system
which create their own de3ni/on of humane. Depending on where an individual’s beliefs fall on
the spectrum of these concepts is indica/ve of their ability to grow.
When I 3rst came into contact with these concepts I was strongly of the belief that humans are
a result of their action. I have alwas been very sinicle of individuals whom belived that they
had no say in the choices they made or the aspects of their personality which they dislike.
essentially, I have ranked as much more of an op/mist than a pessimist, which we will discuss
later.
