Personality: what it is, where it comes from, and how we can change it

Interested in learning more about the relationship between personality and human nature? In this episode, Dr. Brent Roberts, professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois tells the story of his unique journey into psychology. In addition, we’ll discuss what exactly personality is, as well as some important cultural conversations around personality and human nature as they relate to narcissism, birth order, and parenting. We’ll also discuss personality change and how we can strive to change while also honoring who we are at our core.

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Welcome to the Social-Behavioral Coffee Hour. The purpose of our podcast is to showcase our researchers, give voice to our community, and if we can, have some fun along the way. We are researchers, practitioners, and all around behavioral science nerds. We are glad you are here for the journey.