ActInf Podcast 13.1.2 Cybernetic Big 5 & FEP
May 2, 2023
Dive into the fascinating intersection of Cybernetic Big Five Theory and the Free Energy Principle in personality modeling. Explore how our environments shape personality traits, particularly through the lens of childhood experiences. Delve into the significant impact of trauma and PTSD, revealing connections to emotional stability and sensitivity. Discover the dynamic nature of personality in response to external disturbances, and learn how therapeutic interventions can shift traits and coping mechanisms. It's a captivating journey through complex systems and human behavior!
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Personality Traits and Situational Responses
- People exhibit behavioral variations across situations, distinct from broad personality patterns.
- These situation-specific responses, averaged across situations, reveal stable individual personality traits.
Personality Development and Internalization
- Personality develops through a shift in the balance between internal and external influences on behavior.
- Internalizing environmental heuristics and patterns enriches personality and extends its influence.
Personality as Internalized Structure
- Personality can be seen as an internalization of environmental structure.
- This internalization aids in prediction and reduces uncertainty in achieving existence's value.