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AMITY UNIVERSITY GWALIOR,MADHYA PRADESH

ACADEMIC YEAR - 2022-27

BRANCH AND SEMESTER - BA. LLB. (H) II SEM

SUBJECT - BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE

SUBJECT CODE - BSU 243
ENROLLMENT NO - A61011122041

ASSIGNMENT TOPIC - JOURNAL OF SUCCESS (JOS)

SUBMITTED TO; SUBMITTED BY;

DR. RITU RAJ HASBUN QURESHI
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INDEX

TITILE PAGE NO.

A. Concept of Nature and Nurture 3-4

B. Any two factors of Big Five Personality model 5-6

C. The importance of Extraversion in personality 7-8

D. Socialization act as a tool for social development 9

E. MBTI and its Personality Type Indicators 10-12

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A. CONCEPT OF NATURE AND NURTURE

- Nature and Nurture Defined:-

• Nature refers largely to our genetics. It includes the genes we are born with and other hereditary
factors that can impact how our personality is formed and influence the way that we develop from childhood
through adulthood.

• Nurture encompasses the environmental factors that impact who we are. This includes our early childhood
experiences, the way we were raised, our social relationships, and the surrounding culture.

- The Debate of Nature vs. Nurture:-

BASIS OF COMPARISON NATURE NURTURE

Definition Nature is the natural heredity Nurture defines the environment or
genes that are present in a person surroundings of a person that shape
while birth. and mold are an individual’s
personality.

Characteristics Nature defines the physical Nurture defines the personality

appearance of an individual. aspects of an individual.

Type Nature is a biological process. It Nurture is an adaptive process that

is influenced by family factors. is influenced by the environment.
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BASIS OF COMPARISON NATURE NURTURE

Features The eye color, hair color are The speaking accent, the ability to
results of Nature. cope with stress are results of
Nurture.

- How do nature and nurture work together?

A person’s biological nature can affect a person’s experience of the environment. For example, a person with a
genetic disposition toward a particular trait, such as aggressiveness, may be more likely to have particular
life experiences (including, perhaps, receiving negative reactions from parents or others). Or, a person who
grows up with an inclination toward warmth and sociability may seek out and elicit more positive social
responses from peers.

- Which is more important, “nature” or “nurture”?

It’s hard to call either “nature” or “nurture,” genes or the environment, more important to human psychology.
The impact of one set of factors or the other depends on the characteristic, with some being more strongly
related to one’s genes—for instance, autism appears to be more heritable than depression. But in general,
psychological traits are shaped by a balance of interacting genetic and non-genetic influences.

- Summary:-
Nature vs. nurture is a framework used to examine how genetics (nature) and environmental factors (nurture)
influence human development and personality traits.
However, nature vs. nurture isn't a black-and-white issue; there are many shades of gray where the influence
of nature and nurture overlap. In most cases, nature and nurture combine to make us who we are.
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B. BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS

- DEFINITION-
Personality research has generated a variety of different theories that attempt to define and measure
personality. The most widely accepted taxonomy of personality among industrial-organizational psychologists is
the Big Five Personality Traits model, or the Five Factor Model of personality. The Five Factor Model breaks
personality down into five components: Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Openness, and Stress
Tolerance. Personality tests that are based on this model measure where an
individual lies on the spectrum of each of the five traits.

Each trait measures a unique aspect of human personality:

• Agreeableness
• Conscientiousness
• Extraversion
• Openness
• Stress Tolerance

- History of the Big 5 Personality Theory-

Trait theories of personality have long attempted to pin down exactly how many traits exist. Earlier theories
have suggested various numbers. For instance, Gordon Allport's list contained 4,000 personality
traits, Raymond Cattell had 16 personality factors, and Hans Eysenck offered a three-factor theory.

- Any two factors of Big Five Personality model-

1.Agreeableness
This personality trait includes attributes such as trust, altruism, kindness, affection, and other prosocial
behaviors.1 People who are high in agreeableness tend to be more cooperative while those low in this
personality trait tend to be more competitive and sometimes even manipulative.
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High Low

• Has a great deal of interest in other • Takes little interest in others

people • Doesn't care about how other people
• Cares about others feel
• Feels empathy and concern for other • Has little interest in other people's
people problems
• Enjoys helping and contributing to the • Insults and belittles others
happiness of other people • Manipulates others to get what they
• Assists others who are in need of help want

2.Openness
Openness (also referred to as openness to experience) emphasizes imagination and insight the most out of all
five personality traits.People who are high in openness tend to have a broad range of interests. They are
curious about the world and other people and are eager to learn new things and enjoy new experiences.

High Low

• Very creative
• Dislikes change
• Open to trying new things
• Does not enjoy new things
• Focused on tackling new
• Resists new ideas
challenges
• Not very imaginative
• Dislikes abstract or
• Happy to think about
theoretical concepts
abstract concepts
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C. THE IMPORTANCE OF EXTRAVERSION IN PERSONALITY

- What is extraversion?
• Extraversion is a measure of how energetic, sociable and friendly a person is. Extraverts are commonly
understood as being a ‘people’s person’ drawing energy from being around others directing their energies
towards people and the outside world. Often seen as the ones talking the most in a social situation,
extraverts are traditionally characterized by sociability, talkativeness, assertiveness, and excitability.

• It is however unfair to think that extroverted people are attention seekers. On the contrary, they are
gaining energy from their social interactions and extroverts need social stimulation to feel energised.

- Extroverted personality traits

• Enjoying social situations
This includes but is not limited to the workplace. Extroverts will introduce themselves to strangers easily
and rarely avoid unfamiliar situations.
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• Don’t like alone time
Being away from other people can be draining in a different way for extroverts. They gain their energy by
being around others.

• Make friends easily

Extroverts find it easy to introduce themselves in social situations and you will also notice how big a social
network an extravert will have because of this.

- Importance of of the extravert personality trait

There are many advantages of having an extroverted personality. From finding it easier to get a job to even
more success in personal life such as dating. Here are some of the other advantages to extraverted
personalities.

• Find it easier to establish valuable

relationships
IMPORTANCE OF • Able to guide conversations
EXTROVERSION • Higher levels of confidence
• Generally cheerful and upbeat
• Find it easier to start conversations with
strangers
• Have larger social networks
• Can be characterized as having an “aura”
• Can lead conversations in a desired direction
• Is generally easier to be understood through
language
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D. SOCIALIZATION ACT AS A TOOL FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

- Meaning of Socialization
Socialization refers to the process by which an individual learns social habits, beliefs, customs and
traditions and attitudes while interacting with other people. Through this action, the person, being inspired
by the spirit of public welfare, tries to adapt himself to his family, neighborhood and other social classes
so that he becomes a best, useful and responsible member of the society and all the above social institutions
and classes Keep praising him.

- What is social development?

Social development is about improving the well-being of every individual in society so they can reach their
full potential. The success of society is linked to the well-being of each and every citizen.

Social development means investing in people. It requires the removal of barriers so that all citizens can
journey toward their dreams with confidence and dignity. It is about refusing to accept that people who live
in poverty will always be poor. It is about helping people so they can move forward on their path to self-
sufficiency.

- Importance of Socialisation for social development-

he process of socialisation is important from the point of view of society as well as from the point of view
of individual. Every society is faced with the necessity of making a responsible member out of each child born
into it. The child must learn the expectations of the society so that his behaviour can be relied upon.He must
acquire the group norms in order to take the behaviour of others into account. Socialisation means
transmission of culture, the process by which men learn the rules and practices of social groups to which
belongs. It is through it that a society maintain its social system, transmits its culture from generation to
generation.
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E. MBTI AND IT’S PERSONALITY TYPE INDICATORS

- MEANING-
The Myers–Briggs Type Indicator is a set of psychometric questionnaire designed to weigh psychological
preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. The Myers Briggs model of personality
developed by Katherine Briggs and Isabel Briggs Myers, is established on four preferences namely −

• Types of social interaction

• Preference for gathering data
• Preference for decision making
• Style of decision making

- Types of Social Interaction-

With respect to the prescribed Myers Briggs type of indicator, preferences include eight leadership styles −

• E or I (Extraversion or Introversion)
• S or N (Sensing or iNtuition)
• T or F (Thinking or Feeling)
• J or P (Judgment or Perception)
We combine the bias to give our Myers Briggs personality type. Say for example, our preferences is for E and S
and T and J, so it leads to personality type of ESTJ. In the same way, there are sixteen Myers Briggs
personality types that can be generated by combining these four letters together.

When we put these four letters together, we get our personality type code, and there are sixteen combinations.
For example, INTJ implies that we prefer Introversion, Intuition, Thinking and Judging (remember, this implies
preferences only - an INTJ also uses Extraversion, Sensing, Feeling and Perception).
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- The Myers Briggs Types-

Each type is then listed by its four-letter code:

• ISTJ - The Inspector: Reserved and practical, they tend to be loyal, orderly, and traditional.

• ISTP - The Crafter: Highly independent, they enjoy new experiences that provide first-hand learning.

• ISFJ - The Protector: Warm-hearted and dedicated, they are always ready to protect the people they care
about.

• ISFP - The Artist: Easy-going and flexible, they tend to be reserved and artistic.

• INFJ - The Advocate: Creative and analytical, they are considered one of the rarest Myers-Briggs types.3

• INFP - The Mediator: Idealistic with high values, they strive to make the world a better place.

• INTJ - The Architect: High logical, they are both very creative and analytical.4

• INTP - The Thinker: Quiet and introverted, they are known for having a rich inner world.

• ESTP - The Persuader: Out-going and dramatic, they enjoy spending time with others and focusing on the
here-and-now.

• ESTJ - The Director: Assertive and rule-oriented, they have high principles and a tendency to take
charge.

• ESFP - The Performer: Outgoing and spontaneous, they enjoy taking center stage.

• ESFJ - The Caregiver: Soft-hearted and outgoing, they tend to believe the best about other people.
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• ENFP - The Champion: Charismatic and energetic, they enjoy situations where they can put their
creativity to work.

• ENFJ - The Giver: Loyal and sensitive, they are known for being understanding and generous.

• ENTP - The Debater: Highly inventive, they love being surrounded by ideas and tend to start many
projects (but may struggle to finish them).

• ENTJ - The Commander: Outspoken and confident, they are great at making plans and organizing projects.