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Eriksons' Psychosocial Theory of Development Erikson's Psychosocial Theory of development. 18/03/2019 The doc can be found here. Source- Departmental Seminar on Education, Nakshalbari College. Erikson's theory is also known as Crisis Developmental theory . The theory implies that ID, Ego and  Super Ego have their influences in development. Here- ID implies Physiological aspect of individual. Super Ego is Social or Moral aspect of individual and, Ego is the cognitive aspect of the individual and middleman in conflict between ID and Super Ego. Basis of Theory : Ego is an independent entity Ego is conflict free. Society is the basic ingredient for the development of Ego. Development of ego is requires psycho-social conflict. Development of Ego leads to individual development. Explanat...

Statistics is a developed discipline supported by scientific method for collection, analysis and interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative data. The word ' Statistics ' has come to be used in two senses viz,  as numerical data; and  as statistical methods In the first sense, statistics is a numerical description of quantitative aspect of things. Numerical facts like height, weight, income, expenditure, temperature, rainfall, price of goods, marks on different tests, etc. are referred to as statistical data.  But these datas are to be turbulated, classified, analysed and interpreted properly and for all these, we use statistical methods. Thus, in the second sense, statistics refers to the statistical principles and methods used in the collection, analysis and interpretation of data.  Furthermore, summarized figures of numerical facts such as percentages, averages, means, medians, modes and standard deviations are also called statistics. Tate (1955) has sum...

Motivation is defined as the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. It may be broadly classified into two types — Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic Motivation: In intrinsic motivation, the source of motivation lies within  the task or activity itself. The individual gets motivated to do one or the other things on account of the satisfaction received by him in doing so in order to satisfy his natural instincts, urges and impulses. Extrinsic Motivation: In Extrinsic motivation, however , the source of pleasure does not lie within the task. Here one does not learn or do something for its own sake but does it as a means of getting some external reward i.e. working for a grass or honour instead of seeking joy in the activity itself.

Definition of Motivation: Etymological Origin: The word ' Motivation ' is  derived from the word ’ motive ’ which means needs, desires, wants or drives within the individuals. Definition: Motivation refers to a process in which an individual is compelled or energized to act or behave in a particular way at a particular time for accomplishing some specific goal or purpose in order to satisfy his one or other basic need. It is defined as the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.

Definition of Personality:  Personality is the dynamic organization of a person's psycho-physical system which includes both  his covert and overt behaviour. It is ubiquitous of him.     According to Eysenck — “​Personality is the more or less stable and enduring organisation of a  person's character, temperament, intellect and physique, which determine his unique adjustment to  the environment​”. And according to Allport — “Personality is a dynamic Organization within the individual of those psycho-physical systems that determine his unique adjustment to his environment".

Introduction: “ Personality is a dynamic Organization within the individual of those psycho-physical systems that determine his unique adjustment to his environment " — Allport . Personality is the totality of one’s behaviour towards oneself as well as others. It is ubiquitous, self-conscious and unique. Nature of Personality: 1. Unique - Personality is something unique and specific. No two individuals not even identical twins behave precisely in the same way over period of time. 2. Self-conscious - Personality is self-conscious.  The man is described as having a personality when  the idea of ‘self’ enters into his consciousness. H.R. Bhatia (1986) writes. “ We do not attribute personality to a dog and even a child cannot be described as a personality because it has only a vague sense of  personal identity ”. 3. Ubiquitous of a person - Personality includes everything about a person. It includes all the behaviour patte...