Nature Vs Nurture Analysis
According to Lewin’s formula, which was mentioned both in lecture and discussion, “Behavior is a function of the individual and the environment” . In the widely known Nature vs. Nurture debate, Lewin clearly sides with the nurture argument. I completely agree with Lewin. I strongly believe that individuals are shaped by the environment in which they are raised and I am living proof of that. All my past experiences have molded me into the individual that I currently am. My parents immigrated to the U.S. in the mid 1990’s from the soviet satellite state of Poland and I was born shortly thereafter. Polish culture is deeply embedded in my family. Polish cultural values stress the importance of family, faith, hospitality, humility, and unity.
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This was, according to the MARS model, “a situational factor” , which lead to my current behavior. My parent’s worked hard to provide me with essentials; they were immigrants who had to work hard and often just to scrape by. Growing up without financial comfort, I’d say I had an “economic constraint” placed on me. This taught me to value what I have, to always remain humble, and to work hard. I’ve been working non-stop since I was sixteen to help my parents. Glancing over my MBTI results, I can see how I got my “N”. Being the son of two immigrants, I must look into the future and I feel as if it is my duty to live out the “American dream” not only for myself, but also for …show more content…
I am attempting to dual concentrate in Questrom, and that mean I am overloaded with stress. This unfortunately leads to stress, and while I still can preform under stress, it gets exhausting after a while. I am perfectly adept at handling “eustress,” but when I begin to face “distress”, which is defined as “the degree of physiological, psychological and behavioral deviation from healthy functioning” According to the self-assessment “How Stressed are you”, I am facing “moderate perceived stress”, which doesn’t surprise me. Finally, due to my “E” personality type, while I am very extroverted, I do have trouble listening to people. I will hear what they say, but I won’t always listen. This can interfere in a team environment in the sense that everyone must be on the same
This was, according to the MARS model, “a situational factor” , which lead to my current behavior. My parent’s worked hard to provide me with essentials; they were immigrants who had to work hard and often just to scrape by. Growing up without financial comfort, I’d say I had an “economic constraint” placed on me. This taught me to value what I have, to always remain humble, and to work hard. I’ve been working non-stop since I was sixteen to help my parents. Glancing over my MBTI results, I can see how I got my “N”. Being the son of two immigrants, I must look into the future and I feel as if it is my duty to live out the “American dream” not only for myself, but also for …show more content…
I am attempting to dual concentrate in Questrom, and that mean I am overloaded with stress. This unfortunately leads to stress, and while I still can preform under stress, it gets exhausting after a while. I am perfectly adept at handling “eustress,” but when I begin to face “distress”, which is defined as “the degree of physiological, psychological and behavioral deviation from healthy functioning” According to the self-assessment “How Stressed are you”, I am facing “moderate perceived stress”, which doesn’t surprise me. Finally, due to my “E” personality type, while I am very extroverted, I do have trouble listening to people. I will hear what they say, but I won’t always listen. This can interfere in a team environment in the sense that everyone must be on the same