AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hereditary: Heredity plays the most important role in the ‘Personality development of the child’ as all the inborn traits, instincts, potentials and IQ of an individual depend on heredity.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are 4 major determinants of personality which include the physical environment, heredity, experiences and culture.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three main influences on personality development that we are going to look at in this lesson. Those are heredity, environment, and situation.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to social cognitive theory, personality formation occurs when people observe the behaviors of others. This leads to adaptation and assimilation, particularly if those behaviors are rewarded.

Detailed explanation-5: -Parent’s behavior and attitude, their expectations from the child, their education and attention to the child, all make an influence in child’s personality development. The type of experiences received from family in early childhood will play an important role in the development of personality.