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Biological Essentialist Perspective

The belief that genetics is central to personality development.

Contextualist Model

The emphasis on the role of the environment in personality development.

Correspondence Principle

Personality stability is influenced by life choices.

Interactional Model

Considers both the person and the environment in the development of personality.

Intra-individual Change

Refers to changes that occur at an individual level as opposed to changes that occur at the group level.

Maturity Principle

The notion that individuals become more agreeable and emotionally stable, more conscientious, and less neurotic with age.

Narrative Identity

The provides a sense of unity, purpose, and meaning to an individual’s life.

Sandwich Generation

A generation of people (usually in their 30s or 40s) who care for their aging parents while supporting their own children.