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There are a number of life influences that affect our personal traits including our gender, cultural background, and our learning experiences. By thinking about how these factors have influenced us, we can gain some understanding into tendencies that can be very important assets.
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There are a number of life influences that affect our personal traits. 

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Traits Quiz

Traits are the behaviours and characteristics you bring to an occupation and a workplace that make you who you are. Examples of traits include dependability, flexibility, curiosity, respect for others, cheerfulness and self-reliance.

These are:

  • Gender identity
  • Class/race/ethnic/cultural background
  • Sexual orientation
  • Disability - visible or invisible
  • Surrounding conditions
  • Learning experiences

By thinking about how these factors have influenced us, we can gain some insight into personal traits that can be very important assets. For example, a man enrolled in a nursing program or a woman apprenticing as an electrician may have to deal with stereotypes associated with their work roles. Traits such as determination, perseverance, and a strong sense of identity will be very valuable to them.

Think about each of the following factors and how they have influenced the development of your personal traits.

How did your family and friends support your development? Were you encouraged or discouraged from choosing certain life pathways? How did this affect you? Did it support or take away from your sense of self? Did your experiences make you more determined? More confident in yourself? Did you become adaptable and creative?
Are there any special characteristics in your background that provide you with a valuable asset? Were some characteristics and attitudes particularly encouraged or discouraged? How does your early training relate to the way you typically approach work situations?
Were there activities that were not accessible? How did your family, friends, and community support you? Were there resources available to you, such as an aide, equipment, or programs? Were you excluded from social events?
How did your family and community affect your development? For example, did they teach you to be responsible, dependable, etc., or encourage certain interests? Has your birth order affected who you have become? For example, if you are the first born, are you more achievement-oriented? How have the surroundings you grew up in affected you? Were there any social or political events that influenced the development of your personality?
Was school a good experience for you? Did you like to learn? Was your creativity supported or discouraged at school? Were you rewarded for being stable? For taking risks? How do you approach new learning experiences now?

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