The Science Of Identity 1st Edition Jeneen Interlandi Abigail Libers by Jeneen Interlandi, Abigail Libers, Katy Milkman, Kassie Brabaw, Scott Lilienfeld, Keith Payne, Laura Niemi, John M. Doris, Mina Cikara, Jay Van Bavel, Tiffany L. Green, Nao Hagiwara 9781725348950, 1725348950 instant download after payment.

Your identity is made up of a wide range of personality traits, beliefs, and qualities—both physical and internal—that make you who you are. It affects how others see you and how you see yourself. But what determines which traits, qualities, and beliefs you will possess or be drawn to in other people? Researchers in medicine, biology, and the social sciences have long attempted to find ways of answering this question. This has involved examining genetic makeup, brain activity, emotional responses, and social structures in order to find patterns that can help explain how identity is formed. While this research can play a role in helping people to understand themselves and those around them, it may also help to address some of the more problematic aspects of identity, such as stereotyping others based on the characteristics that make up their identity.
The articles in this book look at a wide range of studies and opinions from researchers, doctors, and academics to shed light on what variables affect one’s identity. Section 1, “The Science of Stereotyping,” examines what causes people to form stereotypical views of others and how to combat these oversimplified and often derogatory attitudes. Section 2, “Understanding Gender and Sexuality through Science,” looks at research on what we know and don’t know about the factors that determine sexuality and gender and their associated characteristics. Section 3, “Using Science to Explain Your Tastes and Beliefs,” considers the research behind our cultural preferences—including music and food—and our systems of belief, such as politics. Section 4, “The Factors that Shape Your Personality,” contemplates what causes us to develop a particular personality and how well your personality can be understood through testing and assessment. Through breaking the subject of identity down into its different aspects and considering a variety of perspectives on how these characteristics are formed…