Question

Explain some characteristics of temperament as it relates to personality and how a person obtains these characteristics.

Answer 1

Temperament is partially biology-based and is the basis of personality. It includes things like energy/activity level, moodiness, willingness to interact with other people, intensity of emotions, adaptability to new situations or environments, ability to handle environmental stimuli like noises and light, attention span, and level of distractibility or focus.

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Answer 2

It could be said that temperament is present since birth and it develops during life. A reference to the term might be Sigmund Freud because he was the first one to refer to personality development. His theory is based on the idea that children are born with biological drivers that need to be satisfied to ensure personal survival. He mentioned three mental structure; the id, the ego and the superego. They would develop to create individual personalities.