Capturing the Dynamic Nature of Personality by Carol S. Dweck- Outline Summary Thesis: Goal analysis unique relationship to personality psychology research. Introduction Effective study via a restrained or concise method Classical theoretical perspective & limitations Contemporary analysis & overall goal definitional breakdown Unique contribution to personality psychology Common language factor thru personality similarities & differences Correlation/contribution to cognition-affect-behavior theory and research methods Goal Definition/Classification Definition/specific element most essential to analytical study perspective Types/classification system Achievement/Competence Goals Performance Goals = Self Validation/Approval Learning Goals = Mastership/Competence Building Interpersonal/Relationship Goals Self Approval/Acceptance Relationship Skill Development (intimacy, etc.) Dominance/Control Goals Reflection of aggression/status insecurity Hostility Hedonic Pleasure/Concrete Rewards vs. Pain/Punishment in relation to definitive behavioral patterns & outcome Distinct nature of goals as opposed to values and attributions Correlation to other factors of personality psychology 1 Similarities(goal class)/differences (means of pursuit) among individuals Individual variables most useful to goal choices and orientation Integration with Self Analysis Self Esteem Enhancement Self Efficacy Multiple Selves vs. Possible Self Self Conceptions Gender Individualism vs. Collectivism Relation to Cross Cultural Research Common Language Factor Social Cognitive Theory Other areas of Psychology Social Psychology Abnormal Psychology/Psychotherapy Biologically Orientated Psychology Neurology Developmental Psychology Conclusion/Summation of Argument An individuals goals or what they strive for and the manner in which they go about pursuing their goals in essence helps explain their condition of being or character their personality (Dweck,1996).
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The dialect of the paper is true to form; however, Dweck presents her argument in such a manner that a layman can understand her premise/points.
There were times when she was little verbose and repetitive, especially in her introduction. Her opening statement or summary would have sufficient enough for an introduction. Capturing the Dynamic Nature of Personality although advanced in vernacular and approach, epitomizes the growing self-help/improvement sub-culture on the rise today. It is definitely interesting reading material for anyone interested in life enhancement and development. 2 Bibliography Dweck, C.S. (1996).
Capturing the Dynamic Nature of Personality.
Journal of Research in Personality, 30, 348362, article no. 0024..
