PODCAST NMAT PSYCHOLOGY 14: PERSONALITY

Have you ever wondered why some people are naturally assertive while others are reserved, or why your childhood memories still influence your behavior today? This video dives deep into the comprehensive psychoanalytic theories that define human nature. We explore Sigmund Freud’s psychosexual stages, which suggest that your adult personality is largely established by age five through the resolution of internal conflicts. We also contrast this with Erik Erikson’s 8 stages of psychosocial development, which argues that growth continues throughout the entire lifespan as we negotiate biological and sociocultural forces. Discover the structural model of the psyche, where the Id (instinctual needs), Ego (the rational mediator), and Superego (the internalised moral compass) battle for control over your actions. We also examine the topographical model, revealing how the unconscious mind stores repressed desires and painful experiences that still "leak" into your conscious life through Freudian slips. Beyond the mind, we look at the Constitutional Theory of Personality, explaining how researchers like William Sheldon attempted to link body shapes—ectomorphs, mesomorphs, and endomorphs—to specific temperamental traits. Finally, we shift to the social-cognitive perspective and behavioral theories. Learn how B.F. Skinner’s operant conditioning uses rewards and punishments to shape your habits, and how Albert Bandura’s self-efficacy and observational learning empower you to be a conscious agent of your own life. Whether you are interested in the Big Five trait factors or Carl Jung’s archetypes, this video provides the ultimate guide to understanding the human experience. #Psychology #PersonalityTheories #Freud #Erikson #SelfImprovement #MentalHealth #BehavioralScience #PersonalGrowth