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SUMMARY:Personality Reconsidered:  Personal Projects\, Free Traits and the
  Shape of a Life - Prof. Brian R. Little
DTSTART:20101015T120000Z
DTEND:20101015T130000Z
UID:TALK26572@talks.cam.ac.uk
CONTACT:15306
DESCRIPTION:The study of human personality is flourishing. One area of par
 ticularly rapid growth has been the exploration of how personality differe
 nces are consequential for health and well-being.  I will explore the root
 s of this research and the routes it has taken.  I will then ensnare\, cap
 ture and poke some of the tacit assumptions underlying basic and applied a
 spects of this research agenda. The problems detected and solutions offere
 d will deal with the insufficiency of trait explanations of well-being and
  the importance of exploring people’s personal projects in order to unde
 rstand and influence the shape of their lives.  I conclude with the propos
 ition that couples\, families and organizations might consider crafting a 
 symbolic “Free Trait Agreement” through which the quality of lives may
  be enhanced.  
LOCATION:PPSIS Seminar Room (Free School Lane)
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