
The 5 major personality traits
The psychology of individual differences or personality psychology aims to answer the questions that characterize us as unique and different from all others. Why does each person behave in a certain way in different situations, or why do two siblings, despite a very similar context, develop such different behaviors? When we talk about personality, it is important to understand exactly what is meant by «personality». As it is often confused with other concepts such as character or temperament. Personality is a stable pattern of behavior, thoughts and attitudes over time and situations. It is not something impossible to change, but it is important to understand that its modifications are complex and