Character Development

How the multiple dimensions of character development is a topic of considerable dispute among developmental and educational psychologists. The two most influential schools of thought have their origins in behaviorist and constructivist approaches to psychology.

In this app, we will disscuss the following topics:

The Meaning Of Character Development

Importance of Character and Types of Personality

6 Things Need To Know About Character Development

The Psychology of Personality Formation

True Qualities and How To Develop It

High Quality Character

How To Develop A Winning-Self Image

Character Revealed Behind Closed Doors

Toddler Character Development

Character Buildings In Schools

7 Harsh Lessons To Strengthen Your Character

Signs You're Way Smarter Than People Around

Character development questions

Personal development plan

Personality development stages

Theories of personality development

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A little explanation about Character Development:

The Behaviorist Approach to Character Development

According to behaviorists, and those influenced by them (such as social learning theorists), character development is primarily under the molding influence of the environment. From this perspective, the dispositions that constitute character are products of reinforcement contingencies and modeling opportunities. For example, if an athlete frequently gets in fights with opponents, it is because the athlete has learned that the negative consequences to fighting are outweighed by the rewards like an intimidated opponent. Similarly, if an athlete upholds the ideals of sportsmanship, it is because that athlete, through years of experience, has learned that there are significant benefits, such as an enhanced reputation and praise from others, from acting in a prosocial manner.

Character educators who rely predominantly on the perspectives of behaviorists and social learning theorists place a great deal of emphasis on the role of authority figures, such as parents and coaches. It is these people who have the greatest power to control how rewards are distributed. By modeling desired behaviors and managing the costs and benefits that follow actions, behavior can be shaped and eventually dispositions established and reinforced.

In addition, direct teaching of character virtues is often advocated by behaviorists and neobehaviorists. For example, coaches are encouraged to explain what respect means, model it themselves, and then shape the behavior of their athletes by rewarding respectful behavior and punishing deviations. Critics maintain that the strategies recommended by behaviorists may work to modify behavior, but only in the short term. What happens when the modeling and reinforcements change? What happens, for example, when a new coach arrives who rewards winning rather than respectful behavior? Since the behaviorist’s strategies don’t address the core beliefs and values of the learner, they may create situational conformity to expectations without genuinely influencing character.

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