Theoretical approaches to personality

Theoretical approaches to personality explore how individual differences in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors develop. Key theories include: 1. **Psychoanalytic** (Freud) - focuses on unconscious motives and childhood experiences. 2. **Behavioral** - emphasizes learned behaviors through interactions with the environment. 3. **Humanistic** (Rogers, Maslow) - highlights personal growth and self-actualization. 4. **Trait** - identifies specific characteristics (like introversion or kindness) that influence behavior. 5. **Social-Cognitive** - examines how thoughts, beliefs, and social contexts shape personality. Each of these frameworks offers valuable insights into what makes us uniquely human.