A Brief Look at the Development of Personality & Learning

<p>The current understanding of the development of self involves an interaction between nature and nurture. </p> <p>We are born with certain characteristic elements that have been predetermined and embodied within our genes. </p> <p>Still, probably the more meaningful contribution to our adult character comes from life experiences, especially social experiences. </p> <p>Amongst theorists, this could then trigger their genetic pool associated with their learning capacity and cognitive function. And a large body of evidence supports the conclusion that individual differences in most, if not all, are influenced by genetic factors. </p> <p>One theory of personality development is the learning approach based on the classical and operant conditioning principles. </p> <p>Operant conditioning suggests that any behaviour that results in a reward is more likely to be repeated, whereas punishments decrease the likelihood of the behaviour; this explains how any behaviour is acquired and how we get our temperament characteristics. </p> <p>For example, individuals might develop the personality trait of kindness towards others because they are rewarded when displaying such behaviour. </p> <p>Learn more: <a href="https://mentalhealthtraining.info/mental-health/personality/learning" target="_blank">Development of personality</a></p> <p>Mentalhealthtraining.info</p> <p><br /></p>