Nature and Nurture in Personality

For this assignment, you will be journaling your thoughts and findings on the influences of the environment on personality.

Step 1: Create a journal entry of at least 300 words that addresses the following, using the rubric for guidance:

1. Personality is highly hereditary. Reflect and share how you are similar to, or different from, your siblings (or other close relative if you are an only child).
2. Explore how environment might play a role in your differences, e.g. birth order, opportunities, friend circles, etc. Explain.
3. Provide at least one peer-reviewed source to support your discussion. Be sure to use internal citation AND provide a reference list using APA style of writing.

Step 2: Submit your entry (double-spaced) using complete sentences and upload it in the proper Word document format (i.e., .docx or pdf). Use a separate paragraph for No. 1 and No. 2.