Personality is the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character. There are different theories about how personality first formed and if it changes over time or stays stable throughout time. You might want to become more outgoing, more organized, or more resistant to criticism. So, can we change our personality? If we can, what are the factors that lead to the change in personality? What are the experiences and situations we must face to change our personality?
In the database Can Personality Be Changed?, the article gives an example of two twins who reunited at age 39. Although they lived in completely different environments, they were showing similar characteristics such as the eccentric habit of pushing up her nose and distinctive giggling. They were also known to have similar personalities and ways in how they talked and acted. So are we born with our personality, and can environment not change in how we act or think? However, more and more sources are defending on the fact that personality can change through strong experiences such as traumas, and more questions on the factors that lead to the change are in great debate. This source will allow me to approach different ideas and perspectives psychologists have about the change in perspectives and understand the scientific processes of personalities based on age, experiences, relationships, and the surroundings. I had new questions I wanted to research more after reading this source. Can gender have an influence in the change in personality? Is a specific group of gender more easily influenced by the environment, or do they show similar results? Also, in what degrees can personalities change? Is there a limit to a change in personality, or can one change dramatically and turn into a totally different person? Throughout time, I will incorporate these questions and build on to my research.
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