Thursday, February 25, 2010

HUMAN PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Human Personality are those unique characteristics which an individual possess that makes him or her different from others. Human personality is a complex entity. It is difficult to fathom. The theory of individual differences is rooted in personality. No two persons have the same personality, not even homo-zygote twins. Scientists over the years had tried to discover the 'why'.

Personality is built right from the pre-natal environment. As the child goes through the bio-chemical changes in the womb its personality is being shaped. This environment is very important for the growth of the child. The mother's way of life goes a long way to determine the adjustment of the child. Most alcoholic and cigarette smoking mothers end up giving birth to maladjusted babies. This is evident in the fact that the serenity and comfortability of the womb determine whether the child will be normal or abnormal.

The ability of the child to adapt well to the environment is shaped by the genetic materials inherited from the parents.When the child is born, the culture and socialization will start molding him. The genetic make up of the child is the blue-print of behaviour.. As the child grows in the society, the culture then shapes the personality. Human personality development endures from the cradle to the grave. Infact it is a product of nature and nurture.

The understanding of human Personality is very necessary in interpersonal relationship. Most of the problems between individuals and nations in our world today were caused by the inability of human beings to understand or tolerate one another. If only we will begin to understand that no two people are the same, then the world will become a better place. We should not always expect others to like what we like or hate what we hate. Let empathy and objectivity be our watchword

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