Personality Types Explained: Which One Are You?

Personality refers to the unique set of thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and traits that define an individual’s character and response to different situations. It is shaped by genetic, environmental, and social influences. Personality plays a key role in determining an individual’s interactions, habits, and emotional responses.

Types of Personality

1. Introverted Personality – Reserved, prefers solitude, deep thinker.
2. Extroverted Personality – Outgoing, social, enjoys group interactions.
3. Ambivert Personality – A mix of introvert and extrovert traits.
4. Type A Personality – Competitive, highly ambitious, time-conscious, prone to stress.
5. Type B Personality – Relaxed, easygoing, less stressed.
6. Type C Personality – Emotionally repressed, avoids conflict, prone to depression.
7. Type D Personality – Distressed, prone to negative emotions, socially inhibited.

Theories of Personality

1. Psychoanalytic Theory (Sigmund Freud) – Personality is shaped by unconscious drives (Id, Ego, Superego).
2. Trait Theory (Eysenck, Big Five Model) – Personality is determined by stable traits:
• Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism (OCEAN).
3. Behavioral Theory (B.F. Skinner) – Personality is shaped by learning and reinforcement.
4. Humanistic Theory (Carl Rogers, Maslow) – Focuses on self-actualization and personal growth.
5. Social Cognitive Theory (Albert Bandura) – Personality is influenced by social interactions and observational learning.

Causes of Personality Disorders

• Genetic Factors – Inherited temperament, neurobiological influences.
• Psychosocial Factors – Childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, dysfunctional family.
• Environmental Factors – Cultural background, peer influence, social stress.
• Neurological Factors – Brain structure abnormalities, neurotransmitter imbalances.

Clinical Features, Signs & Symptoms of Personality Disorders

• Persistent patterns of abnormal behavior, thoughts, and emotions.
• Difficulty in social and occupational functioning.
• Mood instability, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation.
• Suspiciousness, excessive dependency, or social withdrawal.
• Aggression, recklessness, or manipulative behavior.

Investigations

1. Psychological Tests – Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), Rorschach Inkblot Test, Thematic Apperception Test (TAT).
2. Clinical Interviews – Structured and unstructured assessments by psychiatrists.
3. Neuroimaging (MRI, fMRI) – To study brain regions associated with personality traits.

Treatment

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helps modify maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Effective for borderline personality disorder.
• Psychodynamic Therapy – Focuses on unconscious conflicts and past experiences.
• Medications – Mood stabilizers, antidepressants, or antipsychotics in severe cases.
• Lifestyle Modifications – Stress management, meditation, and social skills training.

Homeopathic Remedies

1. Lycopodium Clavatum – Lack of confidence, fear of failure, perfectionist nature.
2. Natrum Muriaticum – Reserved, emotionally suppressed, sensitive to criticism.
3. Hyoscyamus Niger – Aggressive, suspicious, inappropriate behavior.
4. Stramonium – Violent tendencies, extreme fear, erratic mood swings.
5. Aurum Metallicum – Suicidal tendencies, self-criticism, strong ambition with depression.

PSYCHOLOGY INCLUDES:-

1. Mind
2. Behavior
3. Sensation
4. Perception
5. Illusion
6. Hallucination
7. Delusion
8. Memory
9. Thinking
10. Motivation
11. Emotion
12. Imagination and Image
13. Intelligence
14. Aptitude
15. Attention
16. Personality
17. Frustration
18. Conflict
19. Anxiety
20. Psychosomatic manifestation
21. Dreams
22. Developmental Psychology