Discussion:
Discussing Charles Darwin: His Development and Personality
Using Charles Darwin, discuss this figure by:
1. Researching the background of his life and identifying the forces which have impacted his life.
2. Distinguish between the influences of heredity and environment on his psychological development.
3. How could have parenting practices and/or social support systems optimized his developmental growth and adjustment?
4. Also, pick two other personality theories for Charles Darwin and explain how these theories differ in terms of how they explain the patterns of traits in Charles Darwin's Life.
5. In summary, explain which theoretical approach you believe best accounts for Charles Darwin's behavior and achievement.