RIVADENIERA, CRISTINA GLENNE Q. 2PSY-A Allport's theory of personality is one of the biggest heroes in the discipline and one of the most plausible looking glasses into human individuality complexities. His emphasis on uniqueness in each individual rather than universal traits really speaks to me as a psychology student. Traits as relatively stable and enduring dispositions to guide what people think, feel, and behave can be interesting and practically sensible at times. Allport's focus on the amount of differences-walletstuffing significant, in the sphere of value personal-sheds light on how broadly motivational and aspirational factors propel us forward. His sense of the proprium-that is, of ourselves as people, defined both by the sense of who we are and where we stand-repositions how we exist in relationship to the world. Functional autonomy-the means by which motives can become severed from their originating causes-is an especially interesting concept. It suggests that our behavior and what we want can change over time with varied experiences and personal development. Allport accented consciousness or personal development, which is indeed in line with my goals for becoming a psychology student. Knowledge of conscious and unconscious processes in personality formation makes formulating an overall perspective of human behavior important. The "unifying philosophy of life" is such a guiding principle toward my actions and decisions as I try to find my own purposes and meanings in my life. Such a rich and very valuable framework to understand human personality in all its multiplicity, Allport's theory about uniqueness of individuality, personal change, and striving for meaning has really been.
