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In class we did some brainstorming from the book. I thought about fields and topics related to personality in order to narrow down my topic. I came up with this list:
Science: genetics affect on personality; the brain
Education: Kindergarten preparation; identity as a factor in graduation
Medicine: Diseases that affect personality and drugs that combat them
Humanities: Cultural influence on personality

Personality

What is it?

Is it the same as identity?

How does the brain and body affect it?

Is the Limbic or Neocortex responsible for a persons identity?

What diseases affect personality and are you the same person if your personality is affected?

How does interpersonal communication shape our perception of ourselves (non-verbally vs. verbally)?

I was able to do some research before class on Wednesday and found a book on understanding non verbal signals we give off immediately and uncontrolled. Our non-verbal communication could be grouped with our personality because it is in essence what makes us who we are. As the old adage goes: "actions speak louder than words".

1. Navarro, Joe, and Marvin Karlins. What Every BODY Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-          reading People. 1st ed. New York, NY: Collins Living, 2008. Print.
Mainly, I was intrigued by his information on the limbic and neocortex and a person's reactions, as well as the mention of "pacifying behaviors" which we switch out from our baby habits (sucking a thumb, talking to stuffed animals, etc.) for more socially accepted forms like stroking the neck (Navaro 37) which produced some of the questions above.