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Characteristics

The document discusses the debate over whether personality and growth are more influenced by inherited traits or life experiences. While genetic factors play a significant role in shaping our fundamental characteristics, the environment and experiences we encounter throughout life have a more profound impact on our development. Ultimately, the author argues that life experiences are the key factors that shape who we become.

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Characteristics

The document discusses the debate over whether personality and growth are more influenced by inherited traits or life experiences. While genetic factors play a significant role in shaping our fundamental characteristics, the environment and experiences we encounter throughout life have a more profound impact on our development. Ultimately, the author argues that life experiences are the key factors that shape who we become.

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There has been significant discussion whether our personalities and growth are

influenced more by the traits we inherit or by the experiences we face during our
lifetime. Some studies indicate that our natural characteristics are important, but I
believe that our life experiences impact significantly to who we will become in the
future.​
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To begin with, it is admitted that characteristics play a crucial role in deciding our
personality and in our development. Our traits are more than 50% inherited, including
obedience to authority, vulnerability to stress, and risk-seeking. The basic foundation
of who we are is largely determined at birth. It is because many of our fundamental
traits are shaped by our genetic makeup. From the moment we are born, we inherit
certain characteristics from our parents, such as temperament, emotional
responses, and even aspects of our intelligence. These genetic factors influence
how we react to different situations, how we develop relationships, and how we
handle [Link] 2005, Stephen Mobley in Hall County, Georgia, claimed his
murder of a Domino's manager was due to a mutation in the monoamine oxidase A
(MAOA) gene, known as the "warrior gene," which is believed to contribute to
violence.

However, it is undeniable that the environment plays a significant role in shaping our
personality. Environment provides the experiences and influences that help us grow
and adapt. From a young age, the people we interact with, the culture we live in, and
the situations we face all contribute to how we develop emotionally, socially, and
psychologically. For instance, even if someone is naturally quiet, their experiences
with friends, education, and work might encourage them to become more confident
in social settings. In contrast, a naturally outgoing person may face challenges in life
that cause them to become more reserved over time.

To conclude, although we may inherit specific characteristics, life experiences tend


to exert a more significant impact on our personality and growth. The ways we
interact, the challenges we face, and the opportunities to learn are the true factors
that influence our development.

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