Personality type

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Personality type

Personality type refers to the psychological classification of different types of individuals. Personality types are sometimes distinguished from personality traits, with the latter embodying a smaller grouping of behavioral tendencies. Personality types are distinguished by behavioral patterns, relatively stable over time.

Pronunciation

  • /ˌpɜːr.səˈnæl.ə.ti taɪp/

Etymology

The term "personality type" comes from the Latin word "persona" meaning "mask" and the Greek word "typos" meaning "impression".

Related terms

  • Personality trait: A personality trait is a characteristic pattern of behavior or conscious motive which can be self-assessed or assessed by peers. The traits of a person can be identified in the observable behavior.
  • Personality disorder: A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving.
  • Personality psychology: Personality psychology is a branch of psychology that studies personality and its variation among individuals.
  • Personality test: A personality test is a method of assessing human personality constructs.

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