Personality Psychology PDF
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This document discusses the concept of personality, exploring various personality traits linked to individual variation, influenced by genetics, experiences, and relationships. It also considers different perspectives on personality, including trait, motive-based, inheritance and evolution, biological, and psychodynamic viewpoints. The document aims to provide a broad overview of personality psychology concepts.
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