Trait Theory of Personality How does the gene-environment interaction influence personality? Is culture a factor in personality expression? What do twin studies show us about the inheritability of...

Trait Theory of Personality

How does the gene-environment interaction influence

personality?

Is culture a factor in personality expression?

What do twin studies show us about the inheritability of

personality?

What characteristics of temperament are stable over time and

contribute to our adult personality?

Are specific characteristics consistent over situation and

over time?

Include an explanation of how the following personality

models may be adapted to account for variation in the personal, societal, and

cultural factors:

Biological model

Five-factor trait theory

Temperament model of personality