Laconically the question can be answered that there are many individual features in this question. That is, it depends ... For example, it is difficult to solve the issue of sexual identity.
(some articles in Attachment).
Laconically the question can be answered that there are many individual features in this question. That is, it depends ... For example, it is difficult to solve the issue of sexual identity.
(some articles in Attachment).
It's an interesting but dicey question. In the first part of the question, I think that is judged individually. The second aspect demands a thorough reading of related literature and the carrying out of an investigation to find out the correlation, responses and roles of the human brain in identity change. I'm following to see how the projects pans out. Best regards
The research within my project on identity is investigating whether tools that help people make a link between desired/authentic self and the change in behavior, are effective.
With regard to the brain processes: we do not know. The medial prefrontal cortex, in which self-referent information is processed, may play a role [see Chua et al. (2011). Self-related neural response to tailored smoking-cessation messages predicts quitting. Nature Neuroscience, 14(4), 426.]
I first found this question intriguing and initially considered it required a technical response, as Dickson suggests, but one direction to take it seemed to me after additional thought has to do with my first profession. An actor.
An actor strives to change identity and do so with sufficient authenticity to convince a large number of others. Shakespeare famously played around with the nature of identity-boys playing women, playing women playing men. Whether MacBeth expresses himself or is driven by the supernatural, is Hamlet pretending to be mad, or is he actually mad, or driven mad by pretending to be? In that way, Shakespeare explores the very nature of individual identity and the processes of change.
An actor will often work from the outside, transforming the inner self, mannerisms of speech and behaviour can be applied. Once that connection is sufficiently well made a character is born from the concoction. Identity is exposed as transportable and malleable as a new coat-or for a man a dress. Identity is changed, or can be, by will, but the mind's malleability can do the rest.
Can identity change foaster behaviour change? what is the role of the human brain in identity change?
No, identity change does not foster behavioral change. Since it all depends on the individual habit, nature, determination and character.
The human brain is the controlling device of the behavior of a person. So if someone like to change his identity for changing his behavior then certainly he can succeed conditionally he must be mentally tough and strong.
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Nice query@ Oluwande Adewoyin
Hello Oulwande,
What is identity? is a question that has been asked and explored throughout the ages. Therefore, to answer your question, we need to first begin with how do we define the term. Erik Erikson's theory of development is centered upon the concept of identity. Now if we were to use his conceptualization of identity, we clearly see that it does not have a static definition but an evolutionary one. That is to say, identity evolves, or more accurately, is meant to evolve, throughout the lifespan. This is a meaningful place to start our conversation and Erikson's theory resonates with our understanding of the plasticity of the brain and its many functions. We are meant to grow and change, as does our identity. So, we can suggest that identity is an organizing mechanism that allows the inner self to interact with the outer world. If this mechanism becomes too rigid, we will have difficulty adapting. It the mechanism is lacking or not effectively operating, we tend to experience excessive anxiety and lose touch with reality.
Hence, we can suggest that identity is a critical construct for engaging in a psycho-social, interactive state.
Can you think of other theories that explore identity? It is always good to start with a theoretical frame work and then take it from there. Would you like to explore another theoretical perspective? Let me know.
So much to talk about...
Let me leave you with these words from Seneca:
Nemo potest personam diu fere fictum...
(No one can persevere long in a fictitious character (identity))
With best wishes,
Micah
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