what makes us have one? or more?
2007-12-17 04:53:28 · 6 answers · asked by bagel lover 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
A sum total of dominant traits that make you live, work and procreate.
2007-12-20 22:45:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ishan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While there are many different theories of personality, the first step is to understand exactly what is meant by the term personality. A brief definition would be that personality is made up the characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make a person unique. In addition to this, personality arises from within the individual and remains fairly consistent throughout life.
Some of the fundamental characteristics of personality include:
Consistency - There is generally a recognizable order and regularity to behaviors. Essentially, people act in the same ways or similar ways in a variety of situations.
Psychological and physiological - Personality is a psychological construct, but research suggests that it is also influenced by biological processes and needs.
Impact behaviors and actions - Personality does not just influence how we move and respond in our environment; it also causes us to act in certain ways.
Multiple expressions - Personality is displayed in more than just behavior. It can also be seen in out thoughts, feelings, close relationships, and other social interactions.
2007-12-17 04:59:54 · answer #2 · answered by Easy B Me II 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the way we behave around other people and ourselves. I'm sure that we have 2 personalities. A private one and a social one, which are both different.
I think you get your personality from parents and your social environment whilst growing up from the ages of 0 - 5.
2007-12-17 04:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by Fairy Dust :*:*: 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personality is nothing, it does not exist, so in essence, we do not exist. If my personality is affected by emotions, illness, or even the foods I consume, who am I really? I am inconsistent, so while I physically exist I am basically without identity.
2007-12-17 05:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by Immortal Cordova 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a mixture of your family's, friend's, co-worker's, society's beliefs. Then you use your personal beliefs to discard the beliefs that you don't agree with. The beliefs of others helped to shape you, but it doesn't complete you. ;)
2007-12-17 05:20:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is your inner soul combined with your outer mask speaking to the rest of the world.
2007-12-17 05:00:14 · answer #6 · answered by Brad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋