Scientific Study of Personality

Abstract

The scientific study of personality involves a set of variables, and scientists have found that social attractiveness is only one aspect of personality. Therefore, the definition of personality in terms of social attractiveness is inadequate to use as a fundamental theory of personality. When psychologists study personality they look at a number of factors: social attractiveness may be one of those factors but personality is more than social attractiveness. Socially attractive people differ greatly in terms of other personality factors such as emotionality, empathy, or self-confidence. Biological, genetic, and neurological factors may influence personality too. The definition of personality must take into account issues like a person's reactions, tastes, and communication styles, not just attractiveness. Social attractiveness is also a culturally specific variable; what makes a person social attractive in one setting may detract from his or her attractiveness in another.

Personality Characteristic

According to the study, Psychologists define personality as psychological quality contributing to and individual distinctive patterns of behaving, feeling, and thinking (Cervone & Pervin, 2010).Personality refers to an individual emotional experiences, social behavior, and mental life. According to researchers, the study of personality is to help psychologist understand the entire individual (Cervone & Pervin, 2010). Psychologists believe personality is consistent and organized. Individuals express certain aspects of his or her personality according to different situations. Personality is influenced by biological needs and processes. According to researchers, personality is also psychological.

Psychologists have spent years studying personality. The definition of personality differs in psychologist from the public. Personality characteristics differ in each individual. Researchers suggest many theories exist in the study of personality. Several...