Freud, Jung, Adler and other famous theorists’ names are commonly mentioned, but many people do not know the basis of their important research. Theorists have grappled with understanding factors that may impact personality. Many theorists have dedicated their lives to helping people deal with complex personality-based issues.
In the workplace, it is common to run into personality conflicts. Many of these may be resolved by having a better understanding of personality preferences. It’s Not You It’s Your Personality is a book that defines personality, gives detailed information about personality assessments, and explains how people can use this information to be more effective in the workplace. Personality assessments are based on the work of some very famous theorists. The following chart contains some of the top names in personality research. Click on links provided to find out more about these theorists and the importance of their research.
| Top Personality Theorists | Theory | Top Points and Terminology |
| Sigmund Freud | Psychodynamic | Psychosexual Development, Id, Ego, Super-Ego |
| Carl Jung | Psychodynamic | Collective Unconscious, True Persona, Introvert-Extrovert |
| Alfred Adler | Psychodynamic | Social Urges, Conscious Thoughts, Compensation for Inferiorities, Birth Order |
| Karen Horney | Psychodynamic | Biological Influences on Personality Rather Than Social Forces |
| Harry Stack Sullivan | Psychodynamic | Interpersonal Relationships, Social Acceptance and Self-Esteem |
| John Bowlby | Attachment | Parent Child Relationships, Social Acceptance and Self-Esteem |
| Mary Ainsworth | Attachment | Strange Situation Theory, Observation of Parents |
| Erik Erikson | Psychosocial | Child’s Trust Relationship With Mother, Early Development |
| Carl Rogers | Psychosocial | Humanistic Theory Based on Subjective Experiences, Self-Understanding |
| John Watson | Behavioral | Environmental Impact on Behavior |
| Ivan Pavlov | Behavioral | Pavlov’s Dog, Classical Conditioning, Temperament |
| B. F. Skinner | Behavioral | Operant Conditioning, Rewards and Punishments for Behaviors |
| George Kelly | Cognitive | Self-Reflection, Perception and Interpretation Impact on Behavior |
| Albert Bandura | Social Learning | Human Capabilities, Structural Framework, Thinking Processes |
| Walter Mischel | Social Learning | Social Variables Explain Human Complexities, Delayed Gratification |
| Gordon Allport | Trait | Focus on Positive, Traits are Permanent |
| Raymond Cattell | Trait | Factor Analytic Trait Theory, 16 Source Traits Including Temperament and Dynamic, State and Roles Determine Personality |
| Hans Eysenck | Trait | Three Factor Theory, Introversion-Extroversion, Neuroticism, Psychoticism |
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