I've been going through my old posts, and her is a review on a book I read. Interesting book.
- Culture of Character vs Culture of Personality was changed by 1920. When started following movie stars more. The "economy called for a new kind of man" (p 20), an extroverted one.
- Citizenship, duty, work, golden deeds, honor, reputation, morals, manners, integrity vs magnetic, fascinating, stunning, attractive, glowing, dominant, forceful, energetic. (p 23-24)
- "Though shyness per se was unacceptable, reserve was a mark of good breeding" (25) vs males and females that were too quiet were "homosexual" or "frigid". (25)
- Scientific study says that peer pressure can actually change our perceptions.
- A high-reactive child's ideal parent: someone who "can read your cues and respect your individuality; is warm and firm in placing demands on you without being harsh or hostile; promotes curiosity, academic achievement, delayed gratification, and self-control; and is not harsh, neglectful, or inconsistent". (p 113)
- Evolutionary theory: Need both introverts and extroverts for a species to survive. (p147-149)
- "According to Free Trait Theory, we are born and culturally endowed with certain personality traits- introversion, for example - but we can and do act out of character in the service of 'core personal projects'." (p 209). "To thine own self be true", as Shakespeare advised. Make sure that carve out "restorative niches", no matter what personality type you are. (p 265)
According to the lists in the book, I am a little more introverted than extroverted, and am equally motivated by rewards and threats .
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