The Great Courses – Why You Are Who You Are: Investigations into Human Personality 2018-9

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Why You Are Who You Are: Investigations into Human Personality
. Why does a simple event like traffic affect you in a certain way? What makes you behave in a certain way around your friends and family? Why do you often see the world differently than others? The answers to these questions and many more come down to one thing: your personality. Wherever you are in life, you carry with you a complex set of traits, beliefs, emotional tendencies, motivations, and values that lead you to react in certain ways to the world. Some of these traits are common to you and almost all other human beings; they are part of human nature. Others, however, vary dramatically from person to person, helping to shape your personality type and the way you live your life.

Understanding the roots of personality means understanding the motivations and influences that shape behavior and, in turn, how you approach the opportunities and challenges of everyday life. Exploring the science of personality is an opportunity to gain new insights that may help you better understand yourself and those around you.

What you will learn:

Scientific understanding of human personality and the factors influencing its formation.
Understanding different personality types and individual differences.
Investigating the influence of genetics, environment, and life experiences on personality.
Introduction to the neuroscience of personality and how the brain functions to shape behavior.
Gain new insights to better understand yourself and those around you.
Strengthening self-awareness skills and effective communication with others.