Personality And Mental/Emotional Health Flashcards
1
Q
What is personality?
A
A person’s individual nature.
Traits, behaviors, tendencies, preferences, thoughts, emotions, etc.
2
Q
What is heredity?
A
Nature -> genetically based
Traits passed from parents to children:
- Creativity
- Abilities
- Aptitude
3
Q
What is environment?
A
Nurture -> experience based
- Love
- Care
- Security
4
Q
What genetic tendencies are based on heredity?
A
Physical attributes (hair, skin color)
Susceptibility (addiction, depression)
Tendencies (Emotions, traits)
Inclination (work hard)
5
Q
What tendencies are based on environment?
A
Treatment by family/friends
Attitude towards culture
Language
Education
Religion
6
Q
What are the behavioral effects of personality?
A
Good mental/emotional health can override negative tendencies or experiences
Poor mental health can lead to poor behavior
