The Factors that Influence Personality
Not what you're looking for?
Is it possible for an individual's personality to change over a period of time? What factors impact the development of an individual's personality? Explain your position and include a definition of personality in your answer.
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
A discussion of the factors that impact personality over time is determined.
Solution Preview
While I do not believe that it's possible for an individual's personality to change, I do believe it can be modified in order to adapt to life situations. Personality is the combination of characteristics that entail the individual's perception, feelings, and behavior (i.e. being outspoken, being easy going, being assertive, etc...). Consequently, the development of personality is influenced by the way we perceive the world around us, the way we interact with the world, and the way the world influences us. This interaction in turn is affected by various factors ...
Education
- BA, Brooklyn College
- MBA/HCM, Phoenix University
Recent Feedback
- "Thank you!"
- "Thank you!"
- "Thank you!"
- "Thank you!"
- "Thank you!!"
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Positive Psychology
A quiz related to the introductory concepts of positive psychology.
Motion Perception
This quiz will help students test their understanding of the differences between the types of motion perception, as well as the understanding of their underlying mechanisms.
Psychology
This quiz provides a general overview of psychology basics.
Childhood Disorders (Axis 1)
This quiz is designed to test one's knowledge on childhood Principle Disorders found in the DSM-IV (1994). This is a good quiz for those who wish to pursue a career in child assessment or child development. Good luck.
Emotional Intelligence: A Beginning
An introduction to an emerging branch of Psychology-Emotional Intelligence.