W1 Chapter 1.1 - Defining Personality Flashcards

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What 3 things does the word personality convey a sense of

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  1. consistency
  2. internal causality
  3. distinctiveness
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What are the three types of consistency

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  1. Consistency across time
  2. Consistency across similar situations
  3. Consistency across different situations
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What is the definition of personality?

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a dynamic organisation, inside the person, of psychophysical systems that create the person’s characteristic patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and feelings

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What are the seven characteristics of the definition of personality

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  1. it has organisation
  2. it has processes
  3. it is a psychological concept tied to the physical body
  4. it is a causal force
  5. it shows up in individualised patterns
  6. it is displayed in many ways (thoughts, feelings, behaviours)
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What two themes stand out in personality

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  1. individual differences
  2. intrapersonal functioning
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What is the definition of individual differences?

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Differences in personality from one person to another

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What is the definition of intrapersonal functioning?

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Psychological processes that take place within the person.

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