Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson New Series: Who Am I?
Jan 14, 2019
Dive into the intriguing exploration of personal identity and what shapes who we are. Discover how personality traits emerge from a mix of genes and environment, and learn about the balance between fixed traits and the potential for change. They tackle the allure of personality typing, examining how it can both connect us and limit us. Plus, explore thought-provoking concepts like stereotype threat and the influence of internal dialogues. Join the journey to better understand your own nature and how it impacts your well-being.
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Temperament Is Early And Persistent
- Temperament shows up very early and remains relatively stable across decades.
- Biological tendencies create a floor and ceiling for later change but still interact with environment.
Heritable Not Purely Genetic
- Genetic influences interact with environment, so 'heritable' is more accurate than 'purely genetic.'
- What seems innate often depends on complex gene-environment interplay.
The 30/70 Rough Guideline
- Population research suggests roughly 30% heritability for many adult traits and 70% non-heritable causes.
- These are averages and don't determine outcomes for individual cases.