Personal Factors

Definition

Personal factors refer to internal characteristics specific to an individual that influence their thoughts, feelings, attitudes, and behavior. These can include personality traits (e.g., introversion/extroversion), cognitive abilities (e.g., intelligence), genetic predispositions, and personal experiences.

Related terms

Personality traits: These are enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguish individuals from one another.

Nature vs. nurture: This debate centers on whether our behavior is primarily influenced by genetic predispositions (nature) or environmental factors (nurture).

Cognitive processes: Refers to mental activities such as perception, memory, thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making.