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Oct 16, 2026 1 hr 12 min

13. Why Are People Different?: Differences

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Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 110)Uploaded 30-09-08Why are people different from one another? This lecture addresses this question by reviewing the latest theories and research in psychology on two traits in particular: personality and intelligence. Students will hear about how these traits are measured, why they may differ across individuals and groups, and whether they are influenced at all by one's genes, parents or environment.00:00 - Chapter 1. Personality, Intelligence and Determining Difference13:53 - Chapter 2. Measuring Personality with "The Big Five"19:47 - Chapter 3. Defining and Measuring Intelligence30:29 - Chapter 4. Question and Answer on Personality and Intelligence36:32 - Chapter 5.The Roles of Genes and Environment in Explaining Human Differences 51:16 - Chapter 6. Genes, Environment and Intelligence Complete course materials are available at the Yale Online website: online.yale.eduThis course was recorded in Spring 2007.

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