13.5 Determinants Of Personality Development

Question 1

Name the 2 determinants of personality development.

Answer 1

1) hereditary and biological
(genetic)

2) environmental factors
    (family influences)
    (social affiliations outside family)
    (cultural and ethnic membership)
    (other external factors eg socio-economic and political)

Question 2

Uniqueness in each person can be traced to genetic endowment. Name 4 traits liked to this.

Answer 2

Physical traits
Intellectual capabilities
Emotional traits
Temperamental traits

Question 3

Name 4 possible Environmental Factors at play in personality development.

Answer 3

1) family influences
2) social affiliations outside the family
3) cultural and ethnic membership
4) certain external factors such as socio-economic and political circumstances eg war