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This 3 page paper provides basic information about each of these theorists. Some background information is provided. This paper is in Q&A format. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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He was most known for his applications of his theory of positive reinforcement and promoted these in his popular works (2000). 2. What factors influenced his life? B.F. Skinner
was raised by his parents who is thought to have been concerned mostly with outward appearances ("B.F.," 2004). They also showed favoritism among siblings (2004). It is likely that parental
attitudes and actions influenced his thinking about personality. 3. What are the major constructs of his theory? What is the source of personality? The Skinnerian brand of behaviorism is rather
simple and may be categorized as behavior that is occasioned by an antecedent stimulus, and sustained or diminished by its consequences (Zemke, 2002). 4. What factors shape personality? Because Skinner
was concerned with behaviorism, it is thought that his ideas about personality go to outward motivations. Behavior then seems to be shaped by the environment. 5. How do healthy and
unhealthy personalities differ? For Skinner, healthy and unhealthy personalities would seem to differ due to the environment. Behavior and personality development are tied to various factors in the environment. 6.
How do personalities change? From a behaviorist perspective, personalities perhaps can change through prodding. One can alter behavior through positive and negative reinforcement, at least to an extent. II.
Carl Rogers 1. Who is he? Some have said he was the most influential psychologist in history, at least in America ("Carl," 2004). He is the founder of humanistic psychology
(2004). 2. What factors influenced his life? Rogers was born in 1902 ("Carl," 2004). In 1922, he would travel to the Far East and also visit Korea, China and
Japan (2004). It is likely that his theories were influenced by Eastern philosophy due to the trip he took when he was 20 years old. In fact, the deviation from
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