Description
Theoretical conceptions of personality, such as psychodynamic theory, humanistic theory or behaviorism.
Alternative labels
personality theory
theoretical concepts of personality
personality theories
theory of personality
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Theories of personality is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Graphologist: Graphologists analyse written or printed materials in order to draw conclusions and evidence about traits, personality, abilities and authorship of the writer. They interpret letter forms, the fashion of writing, and patterns in the writing.
Psychotherapist: Psychotherapists assist and treat healthcare users with varying degrees of psychological, psychosocial, or psychosomatic behavioural disorders and pathogenic conditions by means of psychotherapeutic methods. They promote personal development and well-being and provide advice on improving relationships, capabilities, and problem-solving techniques. They use science-based psychotherapeutic methods such as behavioural therapy, existential analysis and logotherapy, psychoanalysis or systemic family therapy in order to guide the patients in their development and help them search for appropriate solutions to their problems. Psychotherapists are not required to have academic degrees in psychology or a medical qualification in psychiatry. It is an independent occupation from psychology, psychiatry, and counselling.
Optional knowledge
Theories of personality is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Theories of personality – ESCO
