Bruce Dern experiences his inner life as a process of growth and maturation, nurtured by his involvement with others and the positive and negative encounters this generates.

Bruce Dern leads a life which is open to the outside world. His personal consciousness is forged by the heat of outer events. He is inclined to adopt the most objective viewpoint possible to be pragmatic and perhaps even materialistic.

Bruce Dern became involved in social affairs, but resisted any project he would not be able to lead himself according to his own individual direction. He identified himself with an activity with social implications and attempted to know himself through this activity.

Bruce Dern thought, intuition, and inner perceptions predominated in his psyche. Open and curious, optimistic and enthusiastic, he was eager to participate in everything happening around him. His affections were lively and spontaneous, but may be more intellectual than sensual. In a partner, he would seek a source of mutual spiritual or artistic inspiration. Light-hearted and perhaps even fickle, he never allowed himself to be overcome by outer realities or emotions. In its most exaggerated form, his buoyancy borders on indifference.

Bruce Dern has a stable, well-tempered character which is likely to protect him from unsolvable frustrations and enable him to acquire social and professional success without too much effort on his part. However, he must be careful not to take on too many responsibilities and be confident in his ability to accomplish things.