Temperament vs Personality
When looking at temperament and personality, they are related to each other and are developed at a very early age. These two traits have to be developed from very early childhood as it stays with us our whole lives.
How can temperament be defined? It refers to the different aspects of an individual’s personality like extroversion or introversion. Temperament is regarded as innate or inborn and is not learned.
So how to define personality? Personality is what arises within an individual. Personality, which remains throughout an individual’s life, is made up of certain characteristic patterns like behavior, feelings, and thoughts. Some of the fundamental characteristics related to personality are: consistency, psychological and physiological impact on behaviors and actions, and multiple expressions.
Temperament is a basic inherited style whereas personality is acquired on top of the temperament. Temperament can also be said to be the emotional activity of a person. It is always better to study one’s own temperament as it helps in understanding our strengths and weaknesses. Though temperament is said to be a natural instinct, it can also be nurtured as one grows. The parents have a great role in nurturing the temperament of a child just like a personality is being developed.
The personality of an individual can be acquired in years. Factors such as education, socialization, various pressures in life, and other various aspects affect the personality of an individual.
Some of the characteristics related to temperament include: activity (relaxed or moving around), regularity (sleeping habits), initial reaction (withdrawal or approach), adaptability (adjustments to changes), intensity (reactions), mood (happiness or sadness), distractibility (concentration), persistence (losing interest in some activity), and sensitivity (stimulation).
Summary:
1.Temperament refers to the different aspects of an individual’s personality like extroversion or introversion. It is regarded as innate or inborn and is not learned.
2.Personality is what arises within an individual. Personality, which remains throughout an individual’s life, is made up of certain characteristic patterns like: behavior, feelings, and thoughts.
3.Temperament is a basic inherited style whereas personality is acquired on top of the temperament.
4.The personality of an individual can be acquired in years. Factors such as education, socialization, various pressures in life, and other various aspects affect the personality of an individual.
5.Some of the fundamental characteristics related to personality are: consistency, psychological and physiological impact on behaviors and actions, and multiple expressions.
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Thanks for this interesting study. The terms of personality must be understood before going in profound detail on individualistic qualities of people. This really helps in getting that understanding.
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Nice teaching but I real don’t understand
Can Temperament be acquired
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Temperament is an inborn trait. An example is she an introvert or is she an extravert.
A test like The Temperament Sorter ought to be given in high school and definitely before choosing your major in college.
I took the Temperament Sorter when I was 45 years old. Looking back, it was no wonder I was so unhappy at the jobs I chose.
Even if you cannot leave your job, taking the Temperament Sorter will open your eyes to other aspects of your untapped self.
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wow what’s an interesting study.it’s quite clear that temperaments can be also be nurtured
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