PSYCHODYNAMIC THEORIES

Character consists of concepts about the self & the external world. It develops
overtime as a person comes into contact with people & situations & confronts
challenges.
THREE MAJOR CHARACTER TRAITS
CHARACTER TRAITS
A. Self-directedness:
1. High

2. Low

B. Cooperativeness- refers to the

extent to which a person sees
himself as an integral part of
human society.
1. High
2. Low

C. Self- Transcedence describes the

extent to which a person
considers himself or herself to be
an integral part of the universe
1. High
2, Low

MANIFESTATIONS
1. Person is responsible, reliable,
resourceful, goal oriented, & self
confident. Are realistic &
effective & can adapt their
behavior to achieve goals.
2. Are blaming, helpless,
irresponsible & unreliable.
Cannot set & pursue meaningful
goals.

1. Emphatic, tolerant,
compassionate, supportive &
principled.
2. Self-absorbed, intolerant, critical,
unhelpful, revengeful &
opportunistics, they look out for
themselves without regard for his
rights & feelings of others.

1. Spiritual, unpretentious, humble,

& fulfilled. These traits are
helpful when dealing with
suffering, illness or death.
2. Practical, self-conscious,
materialistic & controlling. Have
difficulty accepting suffering, loss
of control, personal & material
losses & deaths.