Are You Born to Be Anxious? It May Be Your Temperament

The video explores the concept of temperament as a foundational element of personality, influenced by genetics and environment. It discusses various models, focusing on Robert Cloninger's model, which categorizes temperament into four types: novelty seeking, harm avoidance, reward dependence, and persistence. The video explains how these temperaments affect behavior, anxiety, and resilience, and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and therapy in managing vulnerabilities and improving life satisfaction.

What is the primary basis for the development of personality according to the video?

• Environmental factors

• Genetic makeup

• Educational background

• Social interactions

Which model of temperament is highlighted in the video?

• Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

• Cloninger's Model

• Jung's Archetype Model

• Freud's Psychoanalytic Model

What characteristic is associated with high novelty seeking?

• Being easily bored

• Preferring routines

• Being frugal with money

• Avoiding risks

Which temperament type is closely linked to anxiety?

• Novelty seeking

• Harm avoidance

• Persistence

• Reward dependence

How do people with high reward dependence typically behave?

• They are indifferent to rejection

• They are emotionally expressive

• They avoid social interactions

• They are unapproachable

What is a key trait of individuals with high persistence?

• They give up easily

• They avoid criticism

• They are quick to volunteer

• They are slow to start tasks

Why is understanding one's temperament important?

• To enhance educational success

• To increase financial wealth

• To manage vulnerabilities

• To improve physical health