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A series of questions and answers related to chapter 6 of the book 'learn to lead'. It covers key concepts such as personality, nature vs. Nurture, the blank slate theory, birth order theory, charisma, the johari window, the myers-briggs type indicator, maslow's hierarchy of needs, defense mechanisms, conflict resolution, and prejudice. Useful for students studying leadership and personality development.
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Personality ✔✔is the sum of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make someone unique
"Nature vs. Nurture" ✔✔asks whether it is inborn qualities or personal experiences that shape who you are
Tabula Rasa ✔✔Latin for "blank slate"
The Blank Slate Theory ✔✔states that every newborn baby is born as if their mind were a blank slate onto which they right thoughts and experiences
The Birth Order Theory ✔✔contends that a person's rank within their family can have an effect on their personality and intelligence
Charisma ✔✔"is the sparkle in people that money can't buy. It's an invisible energy with visible effects."
The Johari Window ✔✔is a tool for exploring our self-perception
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) ✔✔merely attempts to describe our different flavors of personality
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ✔✔the basic theory that says individuals are motivated by unfulfilled needs
Defense Mechanisms ✔✔activate to protect us from psychological injury
Displacement ✔✔occurs when someone redirects feelings about something onto something less threatening
Projection ✔✔is the act of takings one's own unacknowledged thoughts or feelings and and falsely attributing them to something else
Rationalization ✔✔is when someone devises reassuring or self-serving explanations for their behavior
Concession ✔✔when one party yields a right or benefit in hopes that the other will yield an equivalent right of benefit
Compromise ✔✔is an attempt to create a win/win situation
The Zero-Game Sum ✔✔sees conflict in only win/lose terms
Mediation ✔✔is an attempt to resolve conflict by using a third party to facilitate a solution
Prejudice ✔✔means to pre-judge someone
Retaliation ✔✔is when someone seeks revenge against someone who objects to harassment or discrimination