True or false
Personality is defined as a person's usual manner or style of behavior.
true
"nature school" of thought regarding personality development.
The belief that genetics determines personality
Give an example of a characteristic that is inherited through genes according to the text.
Emotions
The nature-nurture controversy has been definitively settled by researchers.
False
What are the two main types of personalities mentioned in the text?
Introverts and extroverts
Examples of introverts characteristics
Personality development is solely determined by either genetics or the environment, according to the text.
False
According to the text, where do people believe personality comes from: environment, genetics, or both?
Both
Examples or extroverts characteristics
A person’s personality is not predictable throughout his or her lifetime.
False. Usual manner or style of behavior allows to define personality.
Match the following words to their correct definitions: genes, environment, emotions, the "nature school" (of thought), the "nurture school" (of thought), personality.
1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - f, 5 - e, 6 - a
My friend Ted is a media consultant for an advertising agency. His hobbies include skydiving and skiing. Every time I call him, he's always busy with some social event. What you think his personality is?
He is an extrovert—enjoys being in a group, is interested in events, seeks excitement, is active.
It’s very easy to conduct research on real people.
False. It's difficult to put people into a laboratory and watch them growing.
How do psychologists believe personality is formed according to recent research?
By a combination of genetics and the environment