Personality Psychology

1. Personality and Behavior
   1. Behavior Across Different Contexts
      1. Influence of Personality on Behavior
         1. Consistency vs. Variability
         2. Contextual Factors
         3. Trait Activation Theory
      2. Influence of Situational Variables
         1. Social Norms and Roles
         2. Environmental Stressors
         3. Cultural and Societal Expectations
      3. Behavior Prediction and Control
         1. Predictive Models
         2. Behavior Modification Techniques
   2. Personality Disorders
      1. Classification and Diagnosis
         1. DSM-5 Criteria
         2. ICD-10 Criteria
         3. Dimensional vs. Categorical Approaches
      2. Types of Personality Disorders
         1. Cluster A: Odd or Eccentric
            1. Paranoid Personality Disorder
            2. Schizoid Personality Disorder
            3. Schizotypal Personality Disorder
         2. Cluster B: Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic
            1. Antisocial Personality Disorder
            2. Borderline Personality Disorder
            3. Histrionic Personality Disorder
            4. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
         3. Cluster C: Anxious or Fearful
            1. Avoidant Personality Disorder
            2. Dependent Personality Disorder
            3. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
      3. Impact on Functioning and Relationships
         1. Interpersonal Conflicts
         2. Work and Occupational Impairment
         3. Adaptive and Maladaptive Coping Mechanisms
   3. Personality's Role in Health and Well-being
      1. Stress Management and Coping Styles
         1. Type A vs. Type B Personalities
         2. Resilience and Hardiness
         3. Mindfulness and Mind-Body Connections
      2. Health-Risk Behaviors
         1. Substance Abuse and Addiction
         2. Risk-Taking Behaviors
         3. Eating Habits and Personality
      3. Personality and Longevity
         1. The Role of Positive Emotions
         2. Conscientiousness and Life Span
         3. Psychosocial Factors and Aging
   4. Occupational Success and Personality
      1. Job Performance and Personality Traits
         1. Conscientiousness and Task Performance
         2. Extraversion and Leadership
         3. Openness to Experience and Innovation
      2. Job Satisfaction and Work Engagement
         1. Person-Job Fit
         2. Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
         3. Work-Life Balance
      3. Entrepreneurship and Personality
         1. Risk Propensity and Entrepreneurship
         2. Self-Employment Personality Traits
         3. Creativity and Innovation in Business
   5. Interpersonal Relationships and Personality
      1. Friendship Dynamics
         1. Attraction and Similarity
         2. Trust and Loyalty
         3. Conflict Resolution
      2. Romantic Relationships
         1. Attachment Styles
         2. Love Languages
         3. Communication Patterns
      3. Family Relationships
         1. Parental Personality and Child Outcomes
         2. Sibling Rivalry and Bonding
         3. Generational Personality Patterns