Psychology Psychology became linked to personal development in the early 20th century starting with  Alfred Adler (1870–1937) and Carl Jung (1875–1961). Adler refused to limit psychology to analysis alone , making the important point that aspirations focus on looking forward and do not limit themselves to unconscious drives or to childhood experiences.Heinz Ansbacher and Rowena R Ansbacher (1964), Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler, Basic Books, 1956. See especially chapter 3 on Finalism and Fiction and chapter 7 on the Style of Life. He also originated the concepts of lifestyle (1929—he defined "lifestyle" as an individual's characteristic approach to life, in facing problems) and of self image, a concept that influenced management under the heading of work-life balance, also known as the equilibrium between a person's career and personal life.Lockwood, N. R. (2003). Work/life balance. Challenges and Solutions, SHRM Research, USA, 2-10. Social psychology Social psychology heavily emphasizes and focuses on human behavior and how individuals interact with others in society. Infants develop socially by creating trusting and dependent relationships with others—namely parental figures.  Toddlers further develop social skills. Additionally, they begin to gain a desire for autonomy  . The balance of social involvement and autonomy varies per person, but normally autonomous behavior increases with age. Some studies suggest that selfishness begins to diminish, and prosocial behaviors increase, between the ages of six years old to twelve years old. Additionally, the years of adulthood are times of development—self-actualization, relational and occupational development, loss and coping-skills development, etc.—affected by those around us: parents, co-workers, romantic partners, and children. Social psychology draws from many other psychological theories and principles yet views them through a lens of social interaction.
Psychology Psychology became linked to personal development in the early 20th century starting with the research efforts of Alfred Adler (1870–1937) and Carl Jung (1875–1961). Adler refused to limit psychology to analysis alone . He made the important point that aspirations focus on looking forward and do not limit themselves to unconscious drives or to childhood experiences.Heinz Ansbacher and Rowena R Ansbacher (1964), Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler, Basic Books, 1956. See especially chapter 3 on Finalism and Fiction and chapter 7 on the Style of Life. He also originated the concepts of lifestyle (1929—he defined "lifestyle" as an individual's characteristic approach to life, in facing problems) and of self image, a concept that influenced management under the heading of work-life balance, also known as the equilibrium between a person's career and personal life.Lockwood, N. R. (2003). Work/life balance. Challenges and Solutions, SHRM Research, USA, 2-10. Social psychology Social psychology heavily emphasizes and focuses on human behavior and how individuals interact with others in society. Infants develop socially by creating trusting and dependent relationships with others—namely parental figures. They learn how to act and treat other people based on the example of parental figures and other adults they interact with often. Toddlers further develop social skills. Additionally, they begin to gain a desire for autonomy and grow more and more independent as they grow older . The balance of social involvement and autonomy varies per person, but normally autonomous behavior increases with age. Some studies suggest that selfishness begins to diminish, and prosocial behaviors increase, between the ages of six years old to twelve years old. Additionally, the years of adulthood are times of development—self-actualization, relational and occupational development, loss and coping-skills development, etc.—affected by those around us: parents, co-workers, romantic partners, and children. Social psychology draws from many other psychological theories and principles yet views them through a lens of social interaction.
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They learn how to act and treat other people based on the example of parental figures and other adults they interact with often.
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and grow more and more independent as they grow older