AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Because of the experiences that people go through in life, they develop certain deep-seated beliefs, needs and ways of thinking. In order to fulfil their needs, they develop certain personality traits.

Detailed explanation-2: -Taken together, the current state of research provides some evidence that life events can lead to change in personality traits and that different life events may be differently related to specific trait domains.

Detailed explanation-3: -Our beliefs about the world and our actual experiences shape our values, which in turn form our identity. What we believe is what we experience, which is why our beliefs and values have a discernible impact on our relationships and our work.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is clear that childhood has an effect on our adulthood, our early experiences shape our belief about ourselves, others and the world. Therefore, we learn rules to protect our self-belief as it may make us vulnerable. In doing this, we form dysfunctional behaviours, which then can lead to mental health problems.