Toward Teaching Inclusive Personality Theories
- 1 October 1989
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Teaching of Psychology
- Vol. 16 (3) , 111-117
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15328023top1603_2
Abstract
This article reviews some of the limitations and biases in mainstream personality theories and recommends teaching content that is not traditionally covered in a theories course. Through discussion of the limitations of theory and the use of expanded evaluation guidelines, students' critical thinking skills are enhanced. Inclusiveness is increased when teachers expose students to: (a) historical theories that demonstrate early respect for diversity and the role of sociocultural events in personality formation, (b) recent reformulations of traditional theory, (c) feminist approaches that focus on the relational elements of development, and (d) cognitive developmental perspectives that value desires for related-ness and strivings for independence.Keywords
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