PSY 102 Factors that Determines a Person’s Character

Behavioral Essay

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Write an essay of 500-750 words on behavior modification in which you address the following behavioral issues:

1. State the behavior you wish to change and state the importance of changing this behavior.
2. State triggers of the behavior.
3. Identify reinforcement or punishment that can be used to change the behavior.
4. Identify a time frame.
5. List factors that are most effective when using punishment to change behaviors.
6. What are some alternatives to using punishment to change behavior?

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Emotional Intelligence Journal Entry

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Being aware of emotional responses is important when interacting in social settings. Complete the Emotional IQ assessment located at.ihhp.com/quiz.php” href=”http://www.ihhp.com/quiz.php”>http://www.ihhp.com/quiz.php.

Compose a journal entry of 250-500 words in which you describe your Emotional IQ findings. Be sure to answer the following questions:

1. What value does EQ have that IQ does not?
2. How can we be “in check” with our emotions?
3. What are some consequences of not being in check with our emotions?
4. What are some strategies for managing our emotions?
5. How do we ensure our emotions are appropriate when interacting with our family, friends, significant others, and peers?

Please refer to the textbook and the Module 5 Readings to assist in completing this assignment.

Refer to the “Emotional Intelligence Journal Entry Scoring Guide” for grading criteria.

GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Factors that Determine a Person’s Character

Introduction

When you think of someone’s personality, what comes to mind? Is it the way they act or how they make decisions? Maybe it’s their sense of humor or friendliness. Whatever you choose, there is one thing that all people share: their character. But what exactly does that mean? In this article we’ll explain the factors that determine a person’s character by looking at how they were raised and what experiences they had while growing up.

Genetics

Genetics are a huge factor in determining personality. The genes you inherit from your parents can influence the way you think, feel and act. For example, if one parent has ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), it may be passed down to their children. In addition to inheriting genetics from parents, they also have access to some of their own genetic makeup by creating new DNA with each cell they create during life.

Genes determine many things about us including:

• How tall we are

• What color eyes we have

• Our hair texture and color

Environment (upbringing)

The environment in which you are raised is a big factor that determines your character. If you were raised in an environment where being respectful and kind was valued, it’s likely that these qualities will be ingrained in you at an early age. On the other hand, if your parents or family members did not instill these same values in themselves or their children (or if they taught them differently), then it may be harder for them to do so with others around them.

Education and school

The education and schooling of a person is one of the most important factors that determine their character. Education can be a good way to learn about different cultures and new ideas, but it can also be bad if the quality of teaching and learning is poor. For example, if you have an education that focuses on memorizing facts rather than understanding them, then this will limit your ability to learn new things in life—and may even make it harder to find out what you enjoy doing!

Culture and society

Culture and society are important factors that shape a person’s character. Culture is the shared beliefs, values, customs and practices of a group of people. How culture shapes a person’s character depends on their cultural background: If you grew up in America with parents who didn’t value education as much as they valued other things like sports or music, then your parents may have been less strict with you when it came to schoolwork than if they had grown up in another place where education was valued more highly (like Europe).

Culture can also influence how much time your family spends together; for example, if there isn’t enough time for everyone at home because one parent works outside the home while another stays at home taking care of children/grandchildren then this could cause some tension between spouses who would otherwise get along well together!

Life experiences

Life experiences shape our character. Experiences can be positive or negative, and they can have a lasting impact on how we feel about ourselves and others.

Good experiences can help people be more positive and optimistic about life in general, whereas bad experiences tend to make them feel less optimistic about the future. For example: If you grew up poor, then you might think there’s no way out of poverty because it seems like everyone else has it worse than you do—but if your family never experienced any hardship before hand (or maybe even enjoyed affluence), then this could change your perception entirely!

Stressful situations

Stress is a normal part of life. We all experience it at some point, but if you’re constantly experiencing stress, it can have a negative effect on your health and well-being.

You may feel stressed when faced with a difficult situation or problem that requires serious thought and effort on your part to resolve. You may also experience stress because of the need to meet deadlines or adhere to strict rules in your job description or schoolwork (e.g., “I have five assignments due tomorrow!”).

If you are under a lot of pressure from work, schoolwork and family responsibilities—or any combination thereof—then there is no doubt that your mental health will suffer as well as physical health (i.e., stress can make it difficult for you to sleep).

Everyone is different and people’s personalities are shaped by lots of factors.

Everyone is different and people’s personalities are shaped by lots of factors.

Some people are outgoing and friendly, while others are more reserved in nature. Some people enjoy the company of their friends, while others might prefer to be alone. Some learn quickly from mistakes made in a classroom setting, while others struggle with memorization or other lessons learned from school. And then there’s personality itself: what makes someone feel comfortable around others? How does one act when faced with an awkward situation or challenge at work or home?

While it’s true that genetics play a role in our behavior (your mother passed on her temperament to you), environment also plays an important role—your upbringing influences how you interact socially as well as cognitively through experiences at school/work/homeschooling if applicable

Conclusion

By now you’ve learned that people have their own unique personalities, which are shaped by a combination of factors like genetics, environment and life experiences. This means that no two people are exactly the same. While there are certainly some things we all possess in common with others—like our ability to learn new things or make good decisions—there will always be differences between us because of those factors mentioned above!