Personality and Factors Influencing It
Personality and Psychodynamic Approaches
In this discussion post, you will delve into the fascinating topic of personality and its development, exploring our own personality traits and the factors that have influenced them. Furthermore, you will explore one theoretical contribution from influential psychodynamic theorists like Freud, Jung, Adler, or Horney, discussing its significance and impact on our understanding of personality.
How would you describe your personality? What influenced your own personality development?
Give an example of the person-situation debate in your own life.
Discuss one theoretical contribution of interest from the psychodynamic perspective (Freud, Jung, Adler, or Horney) and highlight a significant contribution.
Personality Development
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Personality Development
My personality tilts more toward an extravert person, as I portray extroversion signs like being enthusiastic and expressive. These traits assist in organizing things and people around me, ensuring they are happy simultaneously. My actions mainly depend on my senses and instincts rather than figures and facts. Besides, it is difficult to fantasize about the future since I focus on the present and am action-oriented. Although I am cautious when making decisions, I prefer necessity over desire.
Several factors influencing my personality include environment, genetics, and situation. This is common as studies have shown that kids portray personality features in infancy influenced by genetics (Cherry, 2023). The environment has also played a part in my personality. For example, in the workplace, managers