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The major figures that influence each theory, the key concepts that determine personality formation, and how each theory explains disordered personality. Evaluate each theory for its validity, comprehensiveness, applicability, and cultural utility.

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A chart of overviews of the various theories and theorists, relating to psychosocial and humanistic views.

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