Personality and Human Behaviour Learning Goals 11 I

Personality and Human Behaviour

Learning Goals � 11. I will be able to analyse the elements that shape a persons personality. � 12. I will be able to explain personality and personality types.

Nature vs. Nurture: The Great Debate Essential Question: What ultimately shapes our behavior?

�Nature – your personality is the result of genetics. �Nurture – your personality is the result of the situation you were brought up in. Which do you think is more influential?

�On a piece of paper draw a line. On one end of the line write Nature. At the other end write Nurture. �Place the following personality traits where you think they fall on the spectrum. Be prepared to justify your answer. ◦ ◦ ◦ Accent or language Intelligence temper/aggressive behaviour Body size Sexual Orientation Schizophrenia Down Syndrome Artistic or Musical ability Alcoholism Political opinions Religious-ness Group work

Gerald Levy and Mark Newman Separated at Birth

Levy and Newman � Minnesota Twin Study Ø Reunited by shared acquaintance Ø Upon meeting for first time: Ø Same mustache, sideburns, glasses Ø Levey: college degree in forestry- Newman planned to but worked for city trimming trees Ø Both were bachelors, same taste in women Ø Both only drank Budweiser (pinky wrapped underneath can, crushed can afterwards) Ø Hunting, fishing, beach, John Wayne movies, pro-wrestling, Chinese food in wee hours Ø Volunteer firefighters Ø Both raised Jewish, neither particularly religious Ø When met- same remarks, at same time, same gestures- “spooky” Ø He is he and I am I, and we are one…

�Why do genders choose what they do…? Boys, girls and toys… Nature or Nurture?

�http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=MUTc wq. R 4 Q 4 Y �Play some of it David Reimer

�So what traits does nurture influence? ØValues ØManners ØFaith / religion ØPolitics ØSocial views Environmental Influence

�What elements shape a personality? Learning Goal Review

�List the five behavioral traits that most reflect your personality. For each, indicate which of the following has been most influential in shaping that trait. ØParents ØPeers ØGenes Results? Which factor do you think is most influential? What / Who has shaped you…?

�Inherent Characteristics - Nature �Acquired Characteristics - Nurture What Makes Up Personality?

�Trait Approach (Nature) ◦ “Great leaders are born” �Behaviour Approach (Nurture) ◦ “Great leaders are made” Theories of Personality

�Assumes that certain physical, social, and personal characteristics are inherent in leaders. �Sets of traits and characteristics were identified to assist in selecting the right people to become leaders. �Physical traits include young to middle-aged, energetic, tall, and handsome. �Social background traits include being educated at the "right" schools or upwardly mobile. Trait Approach

�Social characteristics include being charismatic, charming, tactful, popular, cooperative, and diplomatic. �Personality traits include being selfconfident, adaptable, assertive, and emotionally stable �Task-related characteristics include being driven to excel, accepting of responsibility, having initiative, and being results-oriented. Trait Approach

�Identified determinants of leadership so that people could be trained to be leaders �Developed training programs to change managers' leadership behaviors and assumed that the best styles of leadership could be learned Behavioural Theorists

�Most psychologists believe that human personality is determined by a combination of genetics/heredity and environment/experiences. �Personality is an individual's behavioural and emotional characteristics. �A personality trait is a habitual pattern of behaviour, thought, and emotion. Personality

�When you understand your type preferences, you can approach your own work in a manner that best suits your style. ◦ how you manage your time; ◦ solve problems; ◦ approach decision making situations; ◦ deal with stress, etc. Type and Your Work

� Extraversion VS. Introversion ◦ Focus of one’s energy ◦ Surrounded by people vs. being alone � Sensing VS. Intuition ◦ How people process data/information ◦ Relying on the senses vs. impressions � Thinking VS. Feeling ◦ How people make decisions ◦ Truth vs. point of view and opinion � Judging VS. Perceiving ◦ The outward displayed preference ◦ Planning/organized vs flexible and open. Personality Assessment

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