1. Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
what is personality
A
characteristic patterns of thought, emotion and behaviour
and the psychological mechanisms behind that behaviour
2
Q
what are the ABCs of psychology
A
Affect
Behaviour
Cognition
3
Q
what is personality psychology
A
scientific study of variations in ABCs in psychology
the scientific study of what makes each person unique
4
Q
what is a personality trait
A
a characteristic that varies among individual people
must be stable
5
Q
a personality trait must be stable, across what
A
time and context
6
Q
give two examples of personality traits
A
beliefs, interests
7
Q
give two examples of individual differences
A
intelligence, height, culture
