Theoretical Framework Author’s Name University Affiliation Theoretical Framework Introduction Various approaches describe psychology, and each approach emphasizes different factors in their descriptions of mind and behavior. On another hand, there are personality attributes that every individual possess, and these attributes have an impact on the individual’s behavior. In this regard, there are varieties of personality theories in the field of psychology that have attempted giving an explanation concerning personality development (Abbott, 2001). Although there are many personality theories, the focus of this paper will be on the psychodynamic and socio-cognitive theories. The two theories examine personality differently; thus, such a difference makes them appropriate for the subsequent comparison and contrasting. Furthermore, the theories are unique; hence, they have their strengths and weaknesses, and their weaknesses have provided a rationale for scholars to criticize them. Basic Philosophies of Theory Psychodynamic Sigmund Freud initiated the psychodynamic theory, and the theory explains behavior in terms of unconscious motivations and the dynamics of the id, ego and superego. The focus of the theory was on wha