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Personality, Temperament, & Emotional Intelligence
Sep 9, 2024
Personality and Nature vs. Nurture
Understanding Personality
Personality
: Combination of traits or qualities making someone unique.
Culture
: Defines who we are and includes subsets called co-cultures (e.g., pet ownership, punctuality, religion).
Personality is shaped by both nature (genetics) and nurture (environment).
Nature vs. Nurture
Nature
: Genetic factors (eye color, hair color, blood type).
Nurture
: Environmental factors (weight, diseases like autoimmune conditions).
Temperament vs. Personality
Temperament
: Genetic predispositions affecting behavior and thought, biologically determined (e.g., patience, anxiety).
Personality
: Shaped by social environments and learned behaviors, humanistic traits.
The Big Five Personality Traits
Surgency
: Social dominance and assertiveness.
Agreeableness
: Cooperative and compassionate in social situations.
Dependability
: Reliability and conscientiousness.
Emotional Stability
: Consistency in emotional experiences.
Culture
: Accumulated experiences shaping personality through in-group or out-group membership.
The OCEAN Model of Personality
Openness
: Willingness to try new experiences.
Conscientiousness
: Attention to detail, mindfulness.
Extraversion
: Outgoing, energetic around people.
Agreeableness
: Similar to the Big Five, kindness, cooperation.
Neuroticism
: Emotional instability, anxiety, tendencies to worry.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Perception of Emotions
: Identifying personal emotions.
Understanding Emotions
: Comprehending the reasons behind emotions.
Managing Emotions
: Using emotions constructively.
Using Emotions
: Applying emotional understanding to achieve goals and self-actualization.
Communication Dispositions
Introversion vs. Extroversion
: Spending energy in social settings; not inherently positive/negative.
Avoidance Traits
: Shyness or reluctance to engage in communication.
Argumentativeness
: Fighting for perspectives, not inherently negative unless aggressive.
Socio-Communicative Orientation
: Responsiveness, assertiveness, versatility in communication.
Contextual Variations
Communication styles and personality can vary based on context, relationships, and culture.
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