Personality Psychology FAQs

Who runs this blog?

Lily Yuan, along with a group of passionate writers and data scientists.

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How is personality psychology different from social psychology and sociology?

The three psychological disciplines overlap considerably. Social psychology focuses on the behavior of individuals under the influence of others.

Sociology, in contrast, looks at the interaction of groups under larger societal structures.

Is personality more dependent on nature or nurture?

In Jungian analyses and most type theories, personality is known to be innate and hence reflective of your genetic code.

However, under the behavioral epigenetic lens, the environment and various stressors can have the potential to switch certain behaviors “on” or “off”.

What does “personality” mean, exactly?

Personality is a hypothetical construct, or an idea difficult to measure statistically. There are many different definitions of personality in academic textbooks and journals. It can be considered both a philosophy and science.

Generally speaking: personality is the group of traits, behaviors, and preferences relatively consistent with an individual’s actions over time.

Check out the glossary for more definitions.

How can I write a piece for your blog?

If you have an idea for a guest post, please reach out through the contact form. I publish guest posts on a case-by-case basis.

I’d like to quote some of your work, is that okay?

Yes—make sure to link back to the original article and give credit accordingly.