The Field Of Personality Development - 1337 Words

Abstract The way we walk, to the way we talk. How we reason, and how we act, all depend on our personality. Personality development is relevant to adolescent development because the two go hand in hand. With development comes development of who someone is, their personality. In this paper I will look deeper into the genetics behind personality development, as well as the environmental aspect. I will relate personality development to aspects of learning discussed in the course material. I will explain currently asked questions in the field of personality development, and I will tie that into current research on the topic. Finally I will explain the importance of personality development to the study of education and human development.†¦show more content†¦When we are children, we are susceptible to changes in our environments and we do our best with what genetics gives us. As humans, we feel the need to internalize certain events in our lives. A death, a breakup, sickness, and tragedy, are all events that can change who you are. These events can also change how you look at the world, and eventually change who you are. Which eventually all adds up to who we are, what we act like, and who we become. Genetics â€Å"Heritability, 50% of variation in observable personality traits is attributable to genetic influences† (Leohlin 6). The second you are born, almost fifty-percent of who you are is already decided for you. That means that, your personality does represent a mixture of your parents to an extent. However these genes are susceptible to change like anything else. A traumatic experience, or an illness can change something in your genes and ultimately affect your personality. They have seen this is in identical twins separated at birth, they share similar characteristics, but they are different people. Genetics play a big part in personality development, however they are more of guidelines, not step by step instructions. Environmental The environment in which we live has an impacting effect on our personalities. What happens around you, and to you, change your for better and worse. Environmental factors include, parenting style, the beliefs of