Question 1

are personality traits inherited?

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No easy answer: Rhat remains an area of contraversy and relates back to nature vs nurtue or heredity vs environment. Certain pers traits do seem to occur within generations of a family, yet is it genetic or hbeing raised in a family with these traits that bring out the trait? It is probably a combination of both.

Question 2

could you explain what is cluster b personality traits?

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Egotistic bad guy: Hard to like these folk.
Antisocial: disregard for the law and the rights of others.
Borderline: "black and white" thinking, unstable relationships, self-image, identity and behaviors often lead to self-harm and impulsivity. 
Histrionic: attention seeking, seductive behavior -  has shallow or exaggerated emotions.
Narcissistic: vane, seeks admiration, adoration.

Question 3

what's the difference between add and weird personality traits?

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Often very different: Attention deficit disorder is believed to be largely a hereditary/biological disorder involving inattention and concentration difficulties that persist for many years and interfere in function. Classic add begins in childhood. Personality traits develop throughout childhood and teen years often influenced by experiences and interactions and do not necessarily involve inattention/concentration.

Question 4

what mental illnesses consist of having maladaptable personality traits?

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Personality disorder: A personality disorder implies a maladaptive approach to life. A fixed method of dealing and seeing the world . Types of personality disorders include dependent, histrionic, anti-social, narcissistic, and borderline.

Question 5

what are good personality traits of a midwife?

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"Warm and Fuzzy": My advise would have to be suited to your tastes.  I would think a midwife would have to be warm, compassionate, supportive; however, you might prefer someone who is more stern(and I have no way of knowing what personality you prefer).  So shop around until you find the midwife that fits with both you, and your needs.

Question 6

what are typical personality traits in pyromaniacs? is there treatment?

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#1) Starting fires: Also, impulsivity, social estrangement, lack of mental flexibility &amp; impaired executive functions. An urge to set a fire creates  tension/arousal that are temporarily relieved by doing so. Treatment geared for age, comorbid mental illnesses &amp; learning disabilities includes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Patterning - pairing fire-starting with an unpleasant sensation, psychotropic medications.

Question 7

what are good personality traits to have as a caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Caring and giving.: It's not trite to say that the very nature of a caregiver is in the definition of the word itself. Other qualities such as patience, persistence, good insight and judgement are more than desireable, they are necessary. Being a true caregiver can be very draining emotionally and physically so i would add healthy and even tempered to the list. If some of those aren't there you can learn them.

Question 8

what personality traits should i look for in a caregiver?

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Patient & Caring: There are many charachteristics that make a great caregiver, some include being patient, caring, flexible, available, reliable.  Use word of mouth recommendations and set clear and reasonable expectations.

Question 9

any personality traits that are important or might need in order to become a psychologist?

Accepted Answer

Psychologist: training.  Concern for others, have reasonable insight into your own personality, don't enter the profession to fix yourself, be able to complete doctoral degree and post-doc supervision and exams.  Check out apa.org  Peace and good health.

Question 10

i have both male and female personality traits. isnt that good since i am a single mom?

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Sounds good to me!: Everyone has both a masculine and a feminine side. This basic polarity is part of you whether you are a man or woman, boy or girl.  The masculine/feminine or yin/yang balance is extremely important.  Glad it's working for you!

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