This episode explores the influences, such as your environment, that have an impact on your personality. Theories related to personality development will give you a better understanding of human behavior. Personality is shaped by both internal and external forces; listen as Shaleece explains both positive and negative influences that can change who we are as we're developing. She sits down with her early childhood friend, Paula, to get a better understanding of their friendship as well as the events that made Paula into who she is today. Personality disorders, coping styles, defense mechanisms, and our view of self are included in the constructs that mold our personality. 



Personality Test:
16personalities.com


Resources Used:
Psychologistworld.com
Five- Factor Model of Personality 

Simplypsychology.com
ID, Ego, and Superego
Saul McLeod

Verywellmind.com
Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosexual Development 
Kendra Cherry