At some point in life, at a young age or as a resident of an old people's home, the question of who am I will arise. It is a twisted web of thoughts and feelings that a person goes through before finding an answer. Some people may even experience cognitive dissonance when trying to explain different life stages, while others will feel comfortable responding instantly with minimal cognition. In going through this process and outlining “who I am” the individual is further confronted with the perceptions of others. Where does all this lead, when compared with the opinion of others, and what is it based on? The response from external sources is mainly based on the perspective regarding an individual's personality. Each person's distinctive characteristics and qualities are a way of defining personality. According to Feist & Feist (2009) personality is described as a pattern of relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics that lend coherence and individuality to a person's behavior. These traits are the precursor to individual behavior and consistent behavior throughout life. Although a person may argue that traits are a genetic predisposition of certain characteristics, the model in which these are characterized is different. Every person's anatomy, intelligence, and temperament are different, and everyone has a unique personality, different from their parents, grandparents, and any other individual on this planet. Personality theorists, however, may disagree. Theorists of this branch of psychology do not agree on a specific definition of personality, since one theory is the beginning of another. However, the different theoretical approach... half of the paper... theories of nature and nurture as precursors of personality can allow an individual to gain a clear perspective of his evolution. However, in the study of personality, it is very important to understand the different theoretical approaches within its scope. It is important for the same reason that no person is the same and neither are personalities; and for the same reason that personality theorists differ in describing the concept and nature of humanity. Works CitedAllPsych, Heffner Media Group, Inc. (2002). Personality synopsis. Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://allpsyh.com/personalitysynopsis/humanistic.htmlFeist, G. J., & Feist, J. (2009). Theories of personality (7th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw Hill.Olivarez, B. (2009). Nature of personality vs education. Retrieved from http://helpingpsychology.com/human-personality-nature-vs-nurture