Describe freud’s view of personality and how people defended themselves against anxiety. describe personality inventories, and discuss their strengths and weaknesses as trait-assessment tools. identify the psychologist who first proposed the social-cognitive perspective, and describe how these theorists view personality development. explain why psychology has generated so much research on the self, and discuss the importance of self-esteem to psychology and to human well-being. how has this chapter changed your understanding of personality and personality development? using two terms from chapter 14 describe what factors have influenced your own personality the most?