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THE INTRICATE INTERPLAY BETWEEN GENETIC PREDISPOSITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT INFLUENCES THE SHAPING OF INDIVIDUAL PERSONALITIES, EMPHASIZING THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN PERSONALITY TRAITS AND TYPES. THESE PERSONALITY TRAITS ARE MEASURABLE, STABLE CHARACTERISTICS THAT CAN BE QUANTIFIED AND STUDIED ACROSS DIFFERENT CONTEXTS, AND PERSONALITY TYPES AS BROADER CLASSIFICATIONS BASED ON SHARED TRAITS AND BEHAVIORS
The Why, on Why We Are The Way We Are, in F Phrygian (minor)
Research in the field of epigenetics has revealed that modifications to gene expression can significantly influence the development of personality traits and disorders by responding to various environmental stimuli. These modifications, which include DNA methylation, histone modification, and the activity of non-coding RNAs, do not alter the underlying DNA sequence but instead modify the expression of genes…
Background
This thesis will explore the intricate interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental influences plays a pivotal role in shaping individual personalities. The distinction between personality traits, which are measurable and stable characteristics, and personality types, which are broader classifications based on shared traits and behaviors, underscores the diverse approaches to understanding human personality.
The integration of epigenetics into this debate has unveiled how environmental factors such as stress and trauma can alter gene expression without changing the underlying DNA sequence, impacting personality traits and contributing to the development of personality disorders.
Researchers like Dorothee Maria Gescher, Zachary Kaminsky, Arturas Petronis, and Bianca Jones Marlin have demonstrated through their work how these epigenetic modifications influence emotional and behavioral responses, highlighting the dynamic nature of these interactions.
This comprehensive approach to understanding personality underscores the importance of considering both genetic and environmental factors to fully grasp…
