In the absence of _________ human personality does not develop.

Human personality is shaped by various factors including biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences. Among these, culture plays a fundamental role in molding beliefs, behaviors, values, language, and social norms. 

Key Points

•  Culture is essential for the development of human personality because it provides the shared practices, symbols, values, and norms that guide individual behavior in society.
• From early childhood, individuals absorb cultural cues from their surroundings, which influence how they think, communicate, and act.
• In the absence of culture, a person would not learn language, social roles, moral understanding, or emotional expression, all of which are vital parts of personality.
• Numerous studies of isolated children have shown that without exposure to culture, normal personality development does not occur.

Hint

•  Knowledge is important for intellectual growth, but it depends heavily on cultural transmission and cannot independently shape personality.
• Work contributes to the development of responsibility and skills, but it usually comes into play after the foundational personality has been shaped through early cultural experiences.

Hence, the correct answer is Culture.