Invitation to Psychology Interactive Chapter Guide Chapter Two: Theories of Personality INTRODUCTION What makes up the distinctive patterns of our behavior, thoughts, emotion, and motivation is the focus of the study of personality. KEY CONCEPTS Each link will take you to a specific concept section of the Interactive Chapter Guide: Elements of Personality The Biological Tradition The Learning Tradition The Cultural Tradition The Psychodynamic Tradition The Humanistic Tradition Taking Psychology With You: How to avoid the Barnum Effect First Concept: Elements of Personality