In this module, you will begin to explore the psychological study of personality. As you begin this course, you likely have a lot of thoughts and reflections about your own personality and the personality of others. Before we dig into the work of prominent theorists, let's begin by creating a theory of personality.

For your initial post, c your own theory of personality. By theory, we mean a set of interrelated principles based on your observations and experiences. The questions provided below will help you shape your answer. include examples or observations about yourself or others to back up your assertions. Address the following questions in your theory:

• How can you observe personality?
• Does nature or nurture play a larger role in personality development? Justify your response.
• What is the value of studying personality in yourself and others?
• Is personality changeable? Does it shift over time? Does it depend on the situation?

Next, describe how studying personality connects to one of the following programmatic themes:

• Self-care
• Social justice
• Emotional intelligence
• Career connections
• Ethics

Remember to respond to two peers while being respectful of and sensitive to their viewpoints. Consider advancing the discussion in the following ways:

• Post an article, video, or additional research to reinforce a peer's idea or challenge them to see their point from a different perspective.
• Engage in conversation with your peers around their theory of personality. Consider asking a question or sharing your own personal experience.