Western Personality Psychology

Western Personality Psychology studies the patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make individuals unique. It explores concepts like traits (consistent patterns of behavior), motivations, and emotional responses. Theories such as the Big Five Personality Traits framework categorize personalities into five dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. This field seeks to understand how personality develops through genetics, environment, and experiences and how it influences relationships, work, and mental health. Overall, it aims to provide insights into what shapes who we are as individuals.