Running head: INTEGRATIVE PERSONALITY THEORY 1 INTEGRATIVE PERSONALITY THEORY 2 Enter Title of paper Enter Student’s name PSY 330 Enter Instructor’s name Enter Date submitted Title of Paper Replace the above with the title of your paper. Start the paper with a one-two paragraph introduction. Provide a general introduction to the topic of theories of personality. Explain what you plan to cover and describe the direction your paper will take. Included Concepts Psychodynamic Model From the psychodynamic model, I have chosen to include XXX’s concept of XXX. (Examples: Freud’s concept of the structure of personality, Freud’s concept of defense mechanisms, Jung’s concept of the collective unconscious, Erikson’s concept of psychosocial development…) Explain the concept briefly. Explain why you have included it. There is a sample of this in the week three assignment tab in the left hand navigation bar. Neurobiological Model From the Neurobiological model, I have chosen to include XXX’s concept of XXX. (Examples: Thomas and Chess’ classification of temperament, Eysenck’s three factor model, Pert’s concept of neuropeptides and opiate receptors…) Explain the concept briefly. Explain why you have included it. (Note: The above concepts are due in week three. The following concepts are to be competed for the final submission.) Trait Model Ditto Cognitive Model Ditto Behavioral Model Ditto Interpersonal Model Ditto Self-Psychology Model Ditto Excluded Concepts Concept One (replace this heading with the name of the concept you have chosen). From the (choose one) model, I have chosen to exclude XXX’s concept of XXX. These can be any concept with which you disagree from any of the models. (Note: One concept is due in week three. Two more need to be added for the final submission) Concept Two Ditto Concept Three Ditto Healthy and Unhealthy Personalities This is a brief discussion of your theory about what contributes to the development of healthy or unhealthy personalities. Heredity, the Environment, and Epigenetics This is your analysis of the roles these play in the development of personality. Assessment and Measurement What are the primary ways of assessing and measuring used in some of the concepts that you have chosen to include? This section is not due until the final submission. Self-Reflection How have your views changed (or not changed) since the beginning of the class? Do not copy and paste your week one paper here. Just provide a brief summary and analysis. Provide a brief conclusion to your paper. References (List all your references in APA format in alphabetical order. Remember that each source on this list should be cited in the paper and each citation in the paper should be on this list. The following is a sample of how to format your references. Refer to the Ashford Writing Center for more details.) Bach, S., Haynes, P., & Lewis Smith, J. (2006). Online learning ...

1. Running head: INTEGRATIVE PERSONALITY THEORY 1
INTEGRATIVE PERSONALITY THEORY 2
Enter Title of paper
Enter Student’s name
PSY 330
Enter Instructor’s name
Enter Date submitted

2. Title of Paper
Replace the above with the title of your paper. Start the paper
with a one-two paragraph introduction. Provide a general
introduction to the topic of theories of personality. Explain
what you plan to cover and describe the direction your paper
will take.
Included Concepts
Psychodynamic Model
From the psychodynamic model, I have chosen to include
XXX’s concept of XXX. (Examples: Freud’s concept of the
structure of personality, Freud’s concept of defense
mechanisms, Jung’s concept of the collective unconscious,
Erikson’s concept of psychosocial development…) Explain the
concept briefly. Explain why you have included it. There is a
sample of this in the week three assignment tab in the left hand
navigation bar.
Neurobiological Model
From the Neurobiological model, I have chosen to include
XXX’s concept of XXX. (Examples: Thomas and Chess’
classification of temperament, Eysenck’s three factor model,
Pert’s concept of neuropeptides and opiate receptors…)
Explain the concept briefly. Explain why you have included it.
(Note: The above concepts are due in week three. The
following concepts are to be competed for the final submission.)
Trait Model
Ditto
Cognitive Model
Ditto
Behavioral Model

3. Ditto
Interpersonal Model
Ditto
Self-Psychology Model
Ditto
Excluded Concepts
Concept One (replace this heading with the name of the concept
you have chosen).
From the (choose one) model, I have chosen to exclude XXX’s
concept of XXX. These can be any concept with which you
disagree from any of the models.
(Note: One concept is due in week three. Two more need to be
added for the final submission)
Concept Two
Ditto
Concept Three
Ditto
Healthy and Unhealthy Personalities
This is a brief discussion of your theory about what contributes
to the development of healthy or unhealthy personalities.
Heredity, the Environment, and Epigenetics
This is your analysis of the roles these play in the development
of personality.
Assessment and Measurement
What are the primary ways of assessing and measuring used in
some of the concepts that you have chosen to include? This
section is not due until the final submission.
Self-Reflection

4. How have your views changed (or not changed) since the
beginning of the class? Do not copy and paste your week one
paper here. Just provide a brief summary and analysis.
Provide a brief conclusion to your paper.
References
(List all your references in APA format in alphabetical order.
Remember that each source on this list should be cited in the
paper and each citation in the paper should be on this list. The
following is a sample of how to format your references. Refer
to the Ashford Writing Center for more details.)
Bach, S., Haynes, P., & Lewis Smith, J. (2006). Online learning
and teaching in higher
education [ebrary Reader version]. Retrieved from
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/ashford/Doc?id=10197006
Caplow, J. (2006). Where do I put my course materials?
Quarterly Review of Distance
Education, 7(2), 165-173. Abstract retrieved from ERIC
(Accession No. EJ875031)
Picciano, A. G. (2001). Distance learning: Making connections
across virtual space and
time.�Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
Running head: INTEGRATIVE 1
PERSONALITY 2

5. Integrative Personality Theory
NAME
PSY 330 Social Psychology
INSTRUCTOR
December 4, 2017
Integrative Personality Theory
Scientists that study human personality develop personality
theories that provide possible reasons that explain why people
may behave the in ways they do. American psychologist and
theorist, Gordon Allport stated that “Personality is and does
something… It is what lies behind specific acts and within the
individual” (Carroll, 2010). It is said that human personality is
a comprised of the genetic composition, the environmental
influences, and experiences of an individual. However, one
may exemplify a distinct and unique combination of these
personality elements. This can eventually form over some time
and may be expressed in specific ways that are unique to that
particular individual exhibiting these traits. Is it also suggested
that each person may develop components of his or her
personality within dyadic relationships, such as friendships,

6. romantic affairs, family, and relationships with colleagues, also
while participating in leisure activities (Grob, 2016).
There are seven theoretical concepts of personality:
psychodynamic, neurobiological, behavioral, cognitive / social,
interpersonal / relational, trait, and self-psychology
(humanism). These concepts may offer some insight to
personality and how it was developed over time. The following
definitions of each concept may also provide information
regarding the importance of each theoretical concept as well as
the impact they may have on the theories of personality. Each
concept may be helpful in assessing the uniqueness of every
person. These concepts may also be utilized in the development
of a personal integrative personality theory.
Included Concepts
Psychodynamic Model
I find Alfred Adler and his inferiority complex to be quite
interesting. Adle’s theory appeared to be centered on the
individuality of people. Adler, Freud, and Jung “are typically
credited as the founding fathers of what is known as depth
psychology, which emphasizes the psychodynamics of the
unconscious” (Lecci, 2015). Adler separated from Freud and
Jung in order to establish his school of individual psychology
(Adler, 1923). He suggested that no single theory may capture
the uniqueness of an individual. Adler recognized three
essential social tasks that every individual would experience.
These include: occupational tasks (careers), societal tasks
(friendships), and love tasks (finding a long-term intimate
partner) (Lecci, 2015). Additionally, Adler emphasized that a
social motive is the basis of all human behavior as opposed to
Freud and Jung’s theory of sexual and/ or aggressive motives.
He suggested that the three tasks are essential to the growth and
development of an individual’s personality (Lecci, 2015). They
also appear to significantly affect the outcome of a person.

7. Adler’s concept of the inferiority complex suggests that
every individual experiences and/ or struggles with feelings of
inferiority, which are dependent on situational variables during
a specific time. He also suggested that accepting such emotions
are more important than becoming superior to others. The
underlying cause of this inferiority may be low self-esteem.
Acknowledging the possibility of low self-esteem might offer
him or her the possibility to overcome the pessimistic view of
oneself. It may be possible that low self-esteem is one of the
primary causes of inferiority complex within children when
dealing with adults (Adler, & Fleisher, 1988). Adler’s view of
an individual’s inferiority complex helped him or her to
understand that if the principal cause for such feelings is
identified, such feelings may decrease or perhaps completely
remove the feeling of inferiority (Lecci, 2015).
Unlike Freud, Adler focused on people’s ability to choose.
He suggested that the freedom of choice could possibly give the
person the ability to change, if need be. His theories with
regard to power and will may be what brought about the
positive psychology movement. Adler appeared to have a
positive outlook on human psyche, as opposed to Freud, who
had a more negative view on human nature (Lecci, 2015). Adler
also proposed that “one’s relationships (or lack thereof) with
siblings that were of greater relevance to personality
development” (Lecci, 2015). Until other siblings are born,
Adler’s belief that the oldest acquires his or her parent’s
favoritism appears to be natural. On the other hand, his theory
that the oldest sibling has a greater possibility of being
incarcerated seems quite unlikely. According to Adler, all
siblings exemplify specific, individual qualities, dependent on
the order in which they are born. However, this is difficult to
confirm as the sequence of births, as a variable, is almost
impossible to study (Lecci, 2015).
Neurobiological Model
Hans Selye was a Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist
known for revolutionizing the neurobiological concept. He

8. developed his stress model, the General Adaptation Syndrome
(GAS), which is comprised of three stages in which the body
uses in response to stress. First is the alarm reaction stage,
when the fight-or-flight response is activated. During this
stage, natural reaction prepares an individual to either defend
oneself or flee in a dangerous situation. The heart rate
increases, the adrenal gland releases the stress hormone,
cortisol, and a boost of adrenaline is received, increasing
energy. The second stage is resistance. After the initial shock
of a stressful situation and following the alarm reaction stage,
the body begins to mend itself. Lower levels of cortisol are
released and the heart rate begins to normalize. This is
considered the recovery stage in which the body begins to
normalize itself; however, it will remain on high alert for some
time. When stress is overcome, the body will repair itself until
the heart rate, blood pressure, and hormone levels are returned
to its pre-stress state. On the other hand, if stress is not
resolved and the body remains on high alert, it learns to adapt
and adjust to living with higher levels of stress. The third stage
is exhaustion. This is the result of prolonged or chronic stress.
High levels of continuous stress can have debilitating effects.
The body can become depleted, the immune system impaired,
and the individual may lose the ability to function (Lecci,
2015). Selye (1953) suggests that prolonged stress at high
levels may result in mental confusion caused by maladaptation.
Stress is experienced in everyday life. Ongoing stress can
hinder the brain’s ability to shut down the cortisol response.
This can cause various mental and/or physical illnesses, such as
chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia (Mendelson, 2013).
Trait Model
From the Trait model, I
Cognitive Model
Behavioral Model

9. Interpersonal Model
Self-Psychology Model
Excluded Concepts
The Stability and Change of Personality
There are various theoretical models that would state that
personality is stable. Various researchers “have devoted a
significant part of their careers to establishing that personality
is stable” (Lecci, 2015). I find this concept to be unacceptable
as people tend to constantly undergo changes, dependent on
various situations and circumstances.
Concept Two
Concept Three
Healthy and Unhealthy Personalities
Science appears to have some difficulty providing answers with
regard to healthy and unhealthy personalities may be. Those
with a considerably healthy personality may understand their
environment and see the differences within various situations.
Additionally, they are more likely to respond sensibly to
stressful situations, manage stressors, and acknowledge possible
dangerous situations. On the other hand, those with a relatively
unhealthy personality may react in a manner opposite those with
a healthy personality as they may not possess the ability to
control their thought processes within stressful situations.
Heredity, the Environment, and Epigenetics
Heredity, the environment, and epigenetics play a significant
role in the development of human personality. A good example
may be the ongoing debate of nature versus nurture. It is still
unknown if nature or nurture plays the larger role in the
development of an individual’s personality. Many people
exhibit traits similar to that of their parents; however, they also
develop their own traits that are dependent on their
environmental influences and experiences.

10. Assessment and Measurement
Self-Reflection
References
Adler, A. (1923). The practice and theory of individual psychol
ogy. New York: Harcourt Brace.
Adler, A., & Fleisher, L. (1988). The Child’s Inner Life and a
Sense of Community.
Individual Psychology: The Journal Of Adlerian Theory,
Research & Practice,
44(4), 417.
Carroll, G., K. (2010). An Examination of the Relationship
Between Personality Type, Self
Perception Accuracy and Transformational Leadership
Practices of Female Hospital
Leaders. Retrieved from
https://etd.ohiolink.edu/!etd.send_file?accession=bgsu12881895
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Grob, A. (2016). Co-development in personality in close
relationships. European Psychologist,
21(4), 233-236. doi:10.1027/1016-9040/a000273
Lecci, L. (2015). Personality. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint
Education.
Mendelson, S. (2013). The Lasting Damage of Child Abuse.
Huffington Post.
Selye, H. (1953). The General-Adaptation-Syndrome in its
Relationships to Neurology,
Psychology, and Psychopathology. Contributions
toward medical psychology:
Theory and psychodiagnostic methods, Vol 1, 234-274.