Personality can generally be described as the relatively enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that distinguish individuals from one another. But are we born with personality traits, or do we learn them over time through experience and interaction with our environments?
Beginning with distinguishing definitions and studies in temperament, this single module on the Development of Personality, offers an in-depth exploration of the qualities and influences that form our individual personalities. By examining research in social psychology, you will learn about the difference between temperament and personality, influential genetic inheritance, Eysenck’s personality trait typology, extrovert/introvert & neurotic/psychotic personalities, Anti-social Personality Disorder (APD), biological and situational causation, practical implications and environmental influences on personality development.
Lesson Overview
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- Comprehensive overviews of temperament and personality
- Research into early years studies on temperament and personality
- Determining personality traits in standardised testing
- Analysis of Eysenck’s theory of personality traits
- Case study of Phineas Gage
- Characteristics of Anti-social Personality Disorder (APD)
- Neurochemical functioning of the brain and limbic system in APD
- Biological and situational factors in the development of personality
- Practical implications of psychological research into personality development
Personal Interest & Career Progression
For anyone curious to learn, those with a personal interest, or students of core psychology, by taking this module you will develop a greater understanding of the concept of personality development and the way in which our personality traits can differ. Especially recommended for anyone working in early years settings, or professional placements, where a deeper level of knowledge would enhance your interactions with others in your care, or in other settings such as;
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- Early Years Development
- Youth & Adolescent Services
- Education and Learning
- Home & Family
- Social & Foster Care
- Crisis Support Centres
- Therapy, Counselling, & Psychotherapy
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How it Works
This video module on the ‘Development of Personality’, taught by professionally accredited lecturer in Psychology, Carole Sawo, can be taken as a stand-alone study, or as part of the complete course in core Psychology. After purchase, video media is downloaded directly to your mobile or computing device, where you have unlimited lifetime access & replay with no login necessary. You may take this or any module, or the entire course in Psychology, purely for personal interest purposes. After completion, however, you have the option to apply for Certification for your Personal Curriculum Vitae, or Continual Professional Development (CPD) portfolios, by the submission of a brief online test of your knowledge gained.
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- Video Tutorial [45:00 minute recording]
- Taught by a Professionally Qualified Lecturer in Psychology
- Learning by Self Study at your own pace and convenience
- Tutorial covers all concepts & theories in mainstream education
- No previous experience or pre-course requirements needed
- Download directly to your mobile or computing device
- No login or internet access required
- Unlimited Lifetime Access & Unlimited Replay Facility
- Certification available for Personal Portfolios & CPD
Individual Module
£25
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