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It was once thought that one's personality was fixed, but modern research indicates that one can positively change one's personality ([[Neoroplasticity and the ability of individuals to improve their personality]]). | It was once thought that one's personality was fixed, but modern research indicates that one can positively change one's personality ([[Neoroplasticity and the ability of individuals to improve their personality]]). | ||
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The personality trait of openness "is how open-minded, imaginative, creative and insightful a person is or can be. More open minded people tend to prefer variety, seek new experiences and are curious and perceptive to their environment. Less open minded people tend to avoid change, dislike disruption and focus on a few specific interests."[1]
Openness is one of the Big Five personality traits
The personality traits of a good diplomat are: openness, conscientiousness, agreeableness and extraversion.[2]
Increasing one's openness
See also: Change management and Comfort zone
It was once thought that one's personality was fixed, but modern research indicates that one can positively change one's personality (Neoroplasticity and the ability of individuals to improve their personality).
Increasing/expanding the personality trait of openness:
Journal articles on the personality trait of openness
- The neurobiology of openness as a personality trait, Frontiers in Neurology, 2023; 14: 1235345. Published online 2023 Aug 14. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1235345
- Openness/intellect: A dimension of personality reflecting cognitive exploration, APA handbook of personality and social psychology, Vol. 4. Personality processes and individual differences (pp. 369–399). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/14343-017
- Associations Between Openness Facets, Prejudice, and Tolerance: A Scoping Review With Meta-Analysis, Frontiers of Psychology. 2021; 12: 707652. Published online 2021 Sep 28. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.707652
- Openness to Experience and Intellect differentially predict creative achievement in the arts and sciences, Journal of Personality. 2016 Apr; 84(2): 248–258. Published online 2015 Jan 28. doi: 10.1111/jopy.12156
See also
- Personality disorder
- Neoroplasticity and the ability of individuals to improve their personality
- Atheism and open-mindedness
- Atheism and dogmatism
External links
- How Openness Affects Your Behavior
- Openness Personality Trait
- What is Openness in Psychology: Definition, Benefits, Examples
- Openness to Experience: Openness Personality Traits
- 7 Benefits of Intellectual Curiosity (In Case You Were Wondering)
References
- ↑ Openness Personality Trait
- ↑ Traits of a successful diplomat, The Diplomat website