Description
Are we born with our personality, or does it develop through experience?
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 these traits, or do they develop over time through our experiences and interactions with our environments? This in-depth class on the Development of Personality explores the qualities and influences that shape our unique personalities.
Beginning with definitions and studies in temperament, you will delve into key areas of social psychology research, including the difference between temperament and personality, the role of genetic inheritance, and Eysenck’s personality trait typology. You’ll also examine extrovert and introvert characteristics, neuroticism and psychoticism, Antisocial Personality Disorder, biological and situational causation, and the practical implications and environmental influences on personality development. For anyone curious to learn, those with a personal interest, or students of core psychology, you’ll finish with a clear understanding of the many factors that contribute to our unique personalities.
‘I’d never thought about how personality develops before. This information is going to come in useful when I’m with the children’
(Becky – Teaching Assistant)
In this class you will;
- Study Comprehensive Overviews of Temperament and Personality: The differences between innate temperament and developed personality
- Explore Research into Early Years Studies on Temperament and Personality: How early experiences and environments shape personality development
- Examine Determining Personality Traits in Standardised Testing: Personality assessment through tools such as the Big Five and Eysenck’s Personality Inventory
- Analyse Eysenck’s Theory of Personality Traits: Extroversion, introversion, neuroticism and psychoticism
- Review the Case Study of Phineas Gage: The relationship between brain injury, personality and behaviour
- Investigate the Characteristics of Anti-Social Personality Disorder (APD): The defining traits and patterns associated with APD
- Learn about Neurochemical Functioning of the Brain and Limbic System in APD: The biological and neurological aspects of personality disorder
- Examine Biological and Situational Factors in the Development of Personality: How genetics, biology and environment interact to shape personality
- Understand the Practical Implications of Psychological Research into Personality Development: Applying psychological research to education, therapy and personal development
This class is for you if you;
- Are studying psychology or considering studying it
- Work in or are interested in counselling, coaching, teaching, health or social care
- Want to understand how temperament, genetics and life experiences shape personality
- Are curious about individual differences and why people think, feel and behave differently
- Want to develop your understanding of personality for personal or professional development
Class Details & Format;
- Format: High-quality live class audio recording, capturing real-time insights and expert commentary [Duration: approximately 1:15:00 hrs]
- Teacher: Taught by Carole Sawo QTS BSc (Hons) MA, professionally qualified lecturer in Psychology & Psychoanalysis ensuring high-quality education
- CPD: Continual Professional Development: Enhance your personal and professional skills and credentials with expert knowledge
- Access: Lifetime access, so you can return to the material and absorb it at your own pace
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This is Module 7 of 10 of the Introduction to Psychology course. Get all ten modules for £197 and save £73. [View the complete course here]
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