Oprah Winfery Personnality Analysis
...). Trait theory refers to characteristics of a personality. Other theories explain the underlying principle of behavioral pattern found in an individual. Psychoanalytic theory analyses contradiction between selfish instinct of an individual and his imbibed human values and ideals. Humanistic theory gives importance to healthy concept of self in a personality(Lehey). Social learning theory believes that development of personality of an individual is the result of social interaction. Oprah Winfrey As it is known to many of us, Oprah Winfrey is an individual who is a very successful black American. She has produced numerous talk shows organized for American audience. Even though she had a tough time with her mother until the age of 14, when she was sent to live with her father, Oprah Winfrey’s life changed. Her father was a very strict man and wanted his daughter to be educated. Oprah, herself, said “my father saved my life”. Even though she was a sophomore in college, Oprah Winfrey began her Television career at the age of 19 and she was the first black American to be a news anchor at WTVF-TV. Later, her “Oprah Winfrey show” became very popular among the viewers. She struggled against the problem of being overweight and she assisted people to fight against this problem. She also helped children by speaking against exploitation of children. She gave scholarships to a large number of children throughout the country. Oprah has been a great source of inspiration to large number of people in America. She established a foundation to assist women, children and families in the United States and other countries of the world. She encouraged people to contribute to fight against evils in the society by giving importance to charity. (Thomson Gayle) Theoretical Analysis (Allport/ Bandura) In this section, I will take up two theories of personality development and try to apply them in the case of Oprah Winfrey. In this case, I will take up trait theory and social learning theory. Important traits of personality of Oprah Winfrey are positive qualities like being courageous, careful, reliable and friendly. She has exhibited highest morality and leadership qualities. It is showed above how Winfrey initiated a movement to provide security to children. Winfrey is a pers...