Genealogy in the Psyche Department

Perhaps a psychological mapping of the human genome would tell us the future odds of being bullied in school, or of becoming a priest. Genes inherited from the “family tribe” contribute to the formation of self through a complicated process that incorporates a fusion of interrelated factors: genetic traits, familial relationships, societal interactions, educational opportunities, random influences, etc. Perhaps the results of male and female parenting could be likened to so-called strands of “psychological” inheritance — the maternal and paternal branches — replicated through each generation. The result could be a composite (or metaphor) that describes the “personal imprint” of one’s self and siblings. For example: If a specific trait is shared on both of your mother’s and father’s side, it could be a deep factor in your cross-bred personality. Deep factors from both parents (through the process of child-rearing) could represent a significant pattern in the blueprint that is yourself. Chances are that most of your brothers and sisters will share a similar “inherited” template of human traits. Creating a Self Portfolio Which has a greater influence on you — the maternal or paternal? (One’s gender may not necessarily predispose an offspring to emulate one parent over another.) If most traits that describe you are concentrated on your mother’s side, you could be called a Child of th...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Brain and Behavior Family General Mental Health and Wellness Personal Personality genealogy Genes heritable disease humane genome Inheritance Nature Versus Nurture Source Type: blogs