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Personal constructs

Personal constructs are the bipolar cognitive structures through which people process information in In Kelly’s Theory.

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Personal control

Personal control is the belief that what one does has an influence on the outcome of an event. Personal control is the confidence that people have in their ability to control the events that shape their lives.

Personal control beliefs

Personal control beliefs refer to the degree to which people believe their performance in a situation depends on something they do

Personal Development

Deutsch: Persönlichkeitsentwicklung / Español: Desarrollo Personal / Português: Desenvolvimento Pessoal / Français: Développement Personnel / Italiano: Sviluppo Personale

In the psychology context, personal development refers to the process of self-improvement and growth in various aspects of one's life, including emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions. It involves the pursuit of making conscious efforts to enhance personal capabilities, behaviors, awareness, and understanding of oneself. Personal development can be achieved through practices such as setting and achieving goals, improving social skills, managing emotions, and seeking new experiences and knowledge.

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Personal dispositions

Personal dispositions is defined as traits that are peculiar to an individual, as opposed to traits shared by a number of people.

Personal distance

Personal distance is defined as the distance maintained a person when interacting with close friends which is about 18 inches to 4 feet from the body

Personal distance zone

Personal distance zone refers to a distance zone from 18 inches to four (4) feet from a person that is often reserved for friends and acquaintances.

Personal distress

Personal distress refers to an egoistic emotional reaction to another person's state of need, characterized by feelings of alarm, discomfort, and uneasiness.

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