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Groups are formed for an objective, organizational requirement or just to pursue a hobby or sport. There are different types of grouping: Formal and Informal groups. Why do individuals join groups? * To achieve a common goal or objective * To reduce the security of standing alone * To pursue common interests * To
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Perception can be defined as a process by which individuals select, organize and interpret their sensory impressions, so as to give meaning to their environment. Perception is a complex cognitive process and differs from person to person. People’s behavior is influenced by their perception of reality, rather than the
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LATERAL THINKING AND SIX THINKING HATS Edward de Bono is widely regarded as an authority on lateral thinking. He is also considered as an expert in the teaching of ‘thinking as a skill.’ Let us now take ‘a look at some interesting aspects of thinking and the light that Bono
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“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” Albert Einstein “Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it
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Understanding human nature is complicated. How do we do this? How do we analyze emotions: * Observing other individual’s behavior * Focus on unspoken or non-verbal communication * Watch out for sign language, gestures * Recognize display of positive and negative emotions * Watch the eye, mouth movements and body posture * Interpretating facial expressions
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“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” ― Winston Churchill “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” ― Lou Holtz Elements of attitude: * Cognitive * Behavioral * Affective Negative attitudePositive attitudeI do not respect my seniors/ management/ boss
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Each individual possesses a number of personal characteristics which enable them to excel in certain fields while failing in others. Description: Strength Finder is a great tool used as personal assessment test that can help us identify our strengths. Purpose: This tool is designed to help identify one’s top
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A brief definition would be that personality is made up of the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviours that make a person unique. In addition to this, personality arises from within the individual and remains fairly consistent throughout life. Determinants of personality: * Genetic inheritance * Environmental factors * Physical factors * Situational
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ØEnvironment plays a very important role. John Fuller, on the basis of his research studies on dogs, has demonstrated that these pups that are raised normally are good at learning when kept in group than those who were raised in isolation. ØThe way in which environmental factors influence individual’s
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Genes- inherited from parents Social- influence of other peopleLifestyle- choice that one makesEnvironment- situation & opportunitiesGenetic inheritanceFamily relationsIncomeEducation experiencesGender twinsRelationships with family and friendsPosition, DesignationPollutionPhysical appearanceEthnicity, Religion, CultureMaterial possessionsLocation of residenceExperiences in lifeDiet, Exercise, Physical activityAccess to healthcare etc
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A. PRIMARY DIMENSION Personal characteristics such as age, gender, physical and mental ability have an important and sustained impact throughout our lives. B. SECONDARY DIMENSION Characteristics that people acquire/discard/modify throughout their lives are known as Secondary Dimension of Individual characteristics. These consist of family status, education, work experience,
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Ø Human beings are biological creatures. Ø Every person is different but much the same. Ø Culture, ethnic identity, gender identity helps to understand people. Ø Human lives are continuous process. Ø Behaviour can be adaptive or mal-adaptive. Ø Behaviour is motivated. Ø People play an active part in creating
