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Biopsychology

Sigmund Freud’s Contributions to Personality Psychology

The topic of personality has always been of significant interest to the field of psychology, with many psychologists making discoveries that have further our modern understanding of the human mind and its impact on personality and behavior. Of all the psychologists that have contributed to this field, none have made contributions has extensive and significant as Sigmund Freud. Sigmund Freud was born on May 6th, … Continue reading Sigmund Freud’s Contributions to Personality Psychology

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The Theories of Personality – Different Approaches in Determining Personality

Every individual is unique, whether in ethnicity, hair color, academic interests, or career paths. Yet, among these distinctions, personality stands out as one of the most defining factors. As explored in the previous Biopsychology blog, personality encompasses a person’s patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. Over the past century, numerous psychologists have formulated theories in an attempt to unravel the mysteries behind the development of … Continue reading The Theories of Personality – Different Approaches in Determining Personality

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How Siblings Influence Our Personality

Have you ever found yourself in a conversation with another person where you question the intricacies of their personality and characteristics, wondering about the factors that shape them? The influences on personality are vast, particularly when examining environmental factors. Among these, parents traditionally held the spotlight in molding a child’s values and behavior, consequently shaping their personality. However, recent research suggests that siblings can exert … Continue reading How Siblings Influence Our Personality

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Birth Order Theory & Its Impacts

The phrase “he seems like an only child” is commonly employed as a backhanded insult to characterize someone displaying traits such as a lack of empathy, selfishness, oversensitivity, and difficulty collaborating with others. Have you ever wondered if these stereotypes and generalizations about the “only child” group are substantiated by scientific evidence? Well, the classification of personality types has been explained through the lens of … Continue reading Birth Order Theory & Its Impacts

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The Relationship Between Nature, Nurture, & Human Diversity

There has been a longstanding debate in the realms of psychology and medicine regarding the factors that influence one’s personality. The age-old question persists: Is it nature or nurture that plays a predominant role? Moreover, how do these two concepts intricately mold the personality and subsequent behavior of each individual? In this blog, we hope explore the intricate relationship among nature, nurture, and human diversity. … Continue reading The Relationship Between Nature, Nurture, & Human Diversity

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