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Michel Hansenne
In this review, the author proposes a synthesis of the biosocial model of personality developed by Cloninger. This model is based on several neurobiological and clinical hypotheses. According to this model, the personality is described by 4 temperaments (novelty seeking, harm avoidance, reward dependence, and persistence) which are independently heritable and related to specific central neurotransmitters, and 3 characters ( self-directedness, cooperativeness, and self -transcendence) that mature in adulthood. TCI ( Temperament and Character Inventory) is a 226-item self questionnaire developed by Cloninger to assess the 7 dimensions of personality. The relationships between temperaments and neurotransmitters is particularly relevant in research and in clinical practice. From a clinical point of view, the model provides a foundation for integrating diagnosis and treatment planning, including both psychotherapy and pharma- cotherapy. This review discuss the advantages and the limitations of this model and proposes some future directions.
