If rigid, people can't fit new behaviors into existing self-concept. Maladaption relates more to rigidity and narrowness in self-concept. Individual Development Rogers focuses on individual development. Rather he fits a type. Thought if traits are known, it is possible to predict hoe they will respond Founds thousands of traits but some are more dominant.
Every person is unique - has different combinations of traits.
Eysenck's Type Theory Argued that all personality traits can be reduced to 3 basic types Emotional Stability - extent to which have control over feelings can be controlled, calm, flat, unresponsive, stilted, or spontaneous, genuine, warm. Introversion or Extroversion - extent are withdrawn or open. Thought personality has biological basis but learning also shapes. Each seek their preferred level of arousal. The Big Five Categories of Personality Traits.