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    2.4.2 Personality and Personality Characteristics

                Personality is a collection of ideas, feelings, and behaviours that distinguishes one individual from another. Personality
                characteristics or traits are characterised as generally long-lasting patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that
                separate individuals. Thus, personality development is the formation of an organised pattern of behaviours and attitudes
                that  distinguishes  a  person.  Personality  development  is  the  result  of  a  continual  interplay  between  temperament,
                character, and environment. Culture also has a significant impact on how people develop.

                One's personality also has an impact on one's relationship with others. A cheerful personality can contribute to improved
                performance, enhanced productivity, and pleasant interpersonal connections.
                An individual's personality may be described using five characteristics. These five dimensions are also known as the ‘Big
                Five Factors’, and the concept is known as the ‘Five Factor Model’, or FFM.

                                                               Openness

                                    Neuroticism                                        Consciousness
                                                              Five-factor
                                                               Model
                                    Agreeableness                                   Extraversion

                Let us now learn about these ‘Big Five Factors’ in detail:
                 • • •Openness:  Individuals  who  are  open  to  new  experiences  are  often  creative,  curious,  energetic,  adaptable,  and
                  adventurous. An open-minded individual is someone interested in learning new things, meeting new people, and
                  making new friends, as well as travelling to new areas.

                 • • •Consciousness: People who listen to their conscience are self-disciplined, do their work on time, put others first, and
                  are concerned about the sentiments of others.
                 • • •Extraversion:  Extroverts  are  people  who  enjoy  connecting  with  others  and  are  often  sociable.  A  confident  and
                  extrovert person is someone who can readily make friends and make any gathering interesting.

                 • • •Agreeableness: Individuals with this feature are often friendly, empathetic, cooperative, warm, and caring. They are
                  able to adapt to any scenario. People who aid and care for others, for example, are often liked.
                 • • •Neuroticism: Neuroticism is a personality trait characterised by a tendency for worry, self-doubt, despair, shyness, and
                  other unpleasant emotions. People who have trouble meeting other people and worry excessively display indicators
                  of neuroticism.

                2.4.3 Influence of personality

                A person's personality plays a key role in shaping how they interact with others and the impact they have on their
                relationships and social environments. Below are some key ways personality influences others:
                 • • •A warm and approachable personality makes others feel comfortable, while a critical or reserved personality can
                  create distance.

                 • • •Traits like empathy, confidence, and assertiveness impact the depth and quality of relationships, with empathetic
                  individuals fostering strong bonds.
                 • • •Confidence and charisma motivate others to follow. A person’s approachability or authority shapes their leadership
                  effectiveness.
                 • • •Patience and emotional intelligence help resolve conflicts, while a defensive or hot-headed personality can escalate
                  tensions.

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