he sexual drive and need to reproduce is intensified. A young boy who before had not been interested in having a relationship with a member of the opposite sex now has this urge. A physical change in that persons body had a direct effect on his personality. New changes in needs as people get older also contribute to the core personality. When people’s bodies become mature, certain needs are sometimes eliminated. An example of this is the high calorie diet of a growing person. At younger ages, the body burns more calories and, therefore, creates a higher level of energy in youths when their caloric needs are met. On the other hand, adults are fully grown and require less calories in their diet. That is why adults are not as energetic, which contributes to fewer new experiences, slowing the growth of the core personality. Another need that is changed, or, specifically, intensified with age is the need to reproduce. This usually appears in conjunction with the need to form a lasting bond and relationship with a member of the opposite sex. In most of today’s societies these needs are gratified through some sort of marriage ceremony and the making of a family. As people get older, their personalities change less. The snowballing effect that at one time showed rapid growth in an individual’s personality, steadily slows down. This is because most previous behaviors that have been reinforced over time become more and more a part of their behaviors. Most people end up in a certain routine that is repeated sometimes every day. New experiences are less frequently contributors of new learned behaviors. A fundamental example of this is the ability to learn a second language. As most people are aware of, it is quite a bit easier for younger people, especially children to learn a different language. This is because rules of grammar have not been reinforced as much at an early age and because the language has not been spoken for as lo...
