Personality

Changing circumstances is presented as more practical than trying to change from one tendency to another. Other personality systems can be useful as practical shorthand even when not fully scientific. Personality and current state are named among the clearest plausible contributors to variable psychedelic response. A person's emotional or psychological state at the specific moment of use is a key variable in psychedelic response. Personality is presented as having strong genetic roots. The Four Tendencies are described as part of inborn nature. Different tendencies require different environmental supports to solve obstacles. Personality is identified as an important variable influencing hallucinogen response.