eek ways to do it, but if the reinforcements made it more suitable to stay at equilibrium then the person will. Optimism vs. PessimismAll three theorists had an optimistic view of human nature. Skinners idea was that despite his belief that behavior is controlled by external stimuli and reinforcers, he did not see us as victims (Schultz & Schultz, 1998, p. 376). Rogers credits people with the ability, motivation, and responsibility to understand and improve themselves. In an interview, when Rogers was 85, he said that In working with individuals and working with groups my positive view of human nature is continually reinforced (Schultz & Schultz, 1998, p. 319). Verderosa, on the contrary, has a pessimistic view of human nature. People have tendency to stay in their comfort zones and refuse change, without change you cannot grow as an Comparison of Theories 9individual. This society is too quick to blame others for their problems rather than look inward at themselves and try improve their own situations. ConclusionsSo what does form your personality? Everyone has his or her own ideas on whether its this issue or that aspect, but no one has a definite answer. Every one of these theorists is correct in their views because no one can prove them wrong. Each has evidence that theirs is the correct theory or method.Since there are so many variations in personality traits there will never be a definite answer. What may work for one person may not necessarily work for the next. To treat a personality disorder the person afflicted by it needs to decide what is the cause of the disorder and then seek the correct area. Was it something you learned or it became a habit, was it an issue with something from your childhood, or was it biological? These questions to yourself will help you better determine what is the best course of action to treat it....
