Personality
Personality It is one of the great mysteries of human nature. Why are some people so easy-going and laid-back, while others are always looking for a fight?Written by Daniel Nettle--author of the…
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Personality
It is one of the great mysteries of human nature. Why are some people so easy-going and laid-back, while others are always looking for a fight?Written by Daniel Nettle--author of the popular book Happiness--this brief volume takes the reader on an exhilarating tour of what modern science can tell us about human personality. Why are some people worriers, and others wanderers?
The heart of the book sheds light on the "big five" Extraversion, Neuroticism, Conscientious, Agreeableness, and Openness. Revealing that our personalities stem from our biological makeup, Nettle looks at the latest findings from genetics and brain science, and considers the evolutionary origins and consequences of different personalities. Using a stimulating blend of true-life stories and scientific research, Nettle explains why we have something deep and consistent within us that determines the