Genetic/Biological approach to John F. Kennedy’s Personality
JFK’s birth defect of a degenerative back problem, the diagnosis of Addison’s disease, and suffering frequent serious illnesses caused him to strive harder to overcome and to overshadow his weaknesses from his opponents and enemies. He used Self-Concealment to "explain" his unique traits. Many thought that JFK 's tan-like complexion gave him the appearance of strength and health, while in reality, “it was thought to be a side-effect of his Addison 's disease.” (A High School, 2013)
Because of his conditions and the medications he needed, JFK felt that in order to keep things hidden from those around them, he must build a wall so that others will think badly about them because of the …show more content…
In that, the situation itself directly influenced his choices. The Cuban Missile crisis demonstrates this ability. Even though JFK’s top generals urged him to take immediate action and invade Cuba, over the emplacement of Soviet missile bases, he used the crisis to demonstrate a level of resolution that only needed two weeks before the Soviet leader agreed to end the crisis (SparkNotes Editors, 2005). Similarly, Congress stalled his policy proposals, but he his greatest economic intervention did not include legislation, but presidential pressure to the U.S. Steel Corporation. They tried a 3.5% price increase on its product; he forced a rollback of the unfair trade practices, further demonstrating how his problem solving revolved around the situation (SparkNotes Editors, …show more content…
187) we associate minimal effort that has positive outcome as “likes” and things or penalties related to negative outcome as “dislikes” (Friedman & Schustack, 2013). Early on JFK learned to appreciate contacts rather than grades, while being popular was easy for him, he found that more of a driving force than getting good grades (SparkNotes Editors, 2005). However, when he failed to commit fully to the Bay of Pigs, the operation was a failure and showed the world a side of weakness for the United States. Difficult thing about behavioral approach, unless you have an active knowledge or informed knowledge of their like and dislikes it is hard to anticipate what actions they may take or any possible
JFK’s birth defect of a degenerative back problem, the diagnosis of Addison’s disease, and suffering frequent serious illnesses caused him to strive harder to overcome and to overshadow his weaknesses from his opponents and enemies. He used Self-Concealment to "explain" his unique traits. Many thought that JFK 's tan-like complexion gave him the appearance of strength and health, while in reality, “it was thought to be a side-effect of his Addison 's disease.” (A High School, 2013)
Because of his conditions and the medications he needed, JFK felt that in order to keep things hidden from those around them, he must build a wall so that others will think badly about them because of the …show more content…
In that, the situation itself directly influenced his choices. The Cuban Missile crisis demonstrates this ability. Even though JFK’s top generals urged him to take immediate action and invade Cuba, over the emplacement of Soviet missile bases, he used the crisis to demonstrate a level of resolution that only needed two weeks before the Soviet leader agreed to end the crisis (SparkNotes Editors, 2005). Similarly, Congress stalled his policy proposals, but he his greatest economic intervention did not include legislation, but presidential pressure to the U.S. Steel Corporation. They tried a 3.5% price increase on its product; he forced a rollback of the unfair trade practices, further demonstrating how his problem solving revolved around the situation (SparkNotes Editors, …show more content…
187) we associate minimal effort that has positive outcome as “likes” and things or penalties related to negative outcome as “dislikes” (Friedman & Schustack, 2013). Early on JFK learned to appreciate contacts rather than grades, while being popular was easy for him, he found that more of a driving force than getting good grades (SparkNotes Editors, 2005). However, when he failed to commit fully to the Bay of Pigs, the operation was a failure and showed the world a side of weakness for the United States. Difficult thing about behavioral approach, unless you have an active knowledge or informed knowledge of their like and dislikes it is hard to anticipate what actions they may take or any possible