Understanding Temperament
Exploring the narratives we create about ourselves reveals the importance of distinguishing between helpful and unhelpful stories. Affective temperament, which encompasses traits like neuroticism and extraversion, shapes our reactions and interactions throughout life. While these traits remain stable, understanding them can empower us to navigate the world more effectively.In this clip
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If we can't forget traumatic events but can modify our emotional response to past events, can the changes to a person's character following an event also be reversed or altered? For example, if someone who was once very positive and engaging returns from war or suffers the loss of a parent/spouse and becomes guarded and distant, how much of our character is malleable? Or can people truly become stuck in their ways?
If we can't forget traumatic events but can modify our emotional responses to them, can the changes to a person's character following an event also be reversed or altered? For example, if someone who was once very positive and engaging returns from war or suffers the loss of a parent/spouse and becomes guarded and distant, how much of our 'character' is malleable? Or can people truly become 'stuck in their ways'?