Temperament means individual psychological characteristics that characterize the specificity of the individual's mental processes. The dynamics of mental processes can be described through the strength and depth of feelings, the speed of mental processes and emotional excitability. Accordingly, the types of temperament differ precisely according to these criteria.
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The strength of mental processes is expressed in the intensity of the reaction to stimuli, some people tend to spend more energy on the reaction. It is also expressed in the tension of the course of mental processes.
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The parameter of the speed of the course of mental processes is represented by the speed of perception, thinking, and attention. Some people think very quickly, they notice everything, others do not keep up with the changes taking place. It also includes the ease of switching from one mental activity to another. For example, some people have emotions quickly and easily change, while others need more time for an emotional response.
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Emotional excitability is characterized by the strength and depth of emotion. People with different temperaments react differently to the same stimulus. Therefore, some perceive events in life very emotionally, others calmly and calmly. This also includes the constancy of emotions; in some people, emotional states are constantly changing.
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Temperament is highly dependent on blood hormones and blood chemistry. In physiology, temperament is understood as a characteristic of the nervous system. The nervous system can be strong or weak, balanced and unbalanced, mobile or sedentary. There are also types of temperament: sanguine, choleric, melancholic, phlegmatic.
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In sanguine people, mental processes are low-intensity, but they are quickly replaced by others. Emotional states also quickly replace each other, they are superficial. This makes the sanguine person mobile and cheerful, unaccustomed to delving into personal experiences. He easily takes on new things, but often leaves them unfinished. He is not characterized by deep attachments to people.
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The choleric person's emotions are very intense and flow quickly, therefore he quickly lights up and immediately calms down. The mood changes dramatically, the feelings are deep and fully experienced. They are very active and energetic people.
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With a melancholic temperament, mental processes proceed slowly, emotional experiences are extremely deep. The mood is monotonous, changes in life are perceived with difficulty. These are vulnerable and withdrawn people, deprived of brisk vital energy. They are often passive, lethargic, and indecisive.
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The phlegmatic person is inactive and weakly aroused emotionally. Feelings change smoothly, it is difficult to unbalance him, to see him in an agitated state. It is difficult for him to switch to any new activity, he is very attached to close people.
