Is personality determined by heredity; where certain alleles are passed down into offspring and expressed in a variety of ways? Maybe it has something to do with upbringing and social interactions? Both? Personality is influenced by a variety of factors, with no singular clear cut explanation to fit every instance. This paper will explore the ways personality works the way it does, illustrating points with genetics, psychology, mental illness, the Myer-Briggs indicator and many more interesting topics.
Personality and Genetics Personality is a complex trait, meaning that a variety of genetic and environmental factors govern its outcome. Additionally, it is polygenic, meaning that multiple genes control it. This makes things all the more diverse and complicated since many genes interacting, combined with a host of environmental factors make it hard to pinpoint a simple explanation. The field dedicated to this area of study is known as behavioral genetics. It seeks to understand the …show more content…
To this day, I'm still not completely sure of my type. But, it's a well utilized tool by psychologists, employers, etc. to figure someone's way of thinking. There are four letters to compose one type i.e ESTP, ISTJ, ENFP, etc. Here's a break-down of how each works:
E or I – this represents Extroversion (gaining energy from socializing) and Introversion (gaining energy from being alone)
N or S – these acronyms indicate iNtuition (focus on past/future and concepts) and Sensing (focus on the present and tangible processes)
T or F – this represents Thinking (using logic to reason and come to conclusions) or Feeling (using emotion to reason and come to conclusions) P or J – lastly, these functions illustrate Perceiving (having a flexible and unplanned approach to a situation) and Judging (making an orderly system to accomplish a
Personality and Genetics Personality is a complex trait, meaning that a variety of genetic and environmental factors govern its outcome. Additionally, it is polygenic, meaning that multiple genes control it. This makes things all the more diverse and complicated since many genes interacting, combined with a host of environmental factors make it hard to pinpoint a simple explanation. The field dedicated to this area of study is known as behavioral genetics. It seeks to understand the …show more content…
To this day, I'm still not completely sure of my type. But, it's a well utilized tool by psychologists, employers, etc. to figure someone's way of thinking. There are four letters to compose one type i.e ESTP, ISTJ, ENFP, etc. Here's a break-down of how each works:
E or I – this represents Extroversion (gaining energy from socializing) and Introversion (gaining energy from being alone)
N or S – these acronyms indicate iNtuition (focus on past/future and concepts) and Sensing (focus on the present and tangible processes)
T or F – this represents Thinking (using logic to reason and come to conclusions) or Feeling (using emotion to reason and come to conclusions) P or J – lastly, these functions illustrate Perceiving (having a flexible and unplanned approach to a situation) and Judging (making an orderly system to accomplish a