The Allport-Williams Model

The Allport-Williams Model explains how people develop and express their personality traits over time. It suggests that personality is shaped by three main factors: the genetic or biological base (heredity), the environment and experiences a person encounters, and the individual's own choices and efforts. These elements interact dynamically, influencing traits like extraversion or conscientiousness. The model emphasizes that personality is not fixed but evolving, shaped by both inherent tendencies and life events, with personal agency playing a role in developing and expressing unique personality characteristics.