W2 Chapter 4.6 - Other Variations

Question 1

What are Tellegen’s (1985) three super traits?

Answer 1

1. Extraversion
2. neuroticism
3. constraint

Question 2

How does Tellegen’s (1985) trait of extraversion differ from the five factor model?

Answer 2

Extraversion was recast as positive emotionality

Question 3

How does Tellegen’s (1985) trait of neuroticism differ from the five factor model?

Answer 3

Neuroticism was recast as negative emotionality

Question 4

What was the most notable difference between the five factor model and Zuckerman’s (1993) “alternative 5” model?

Answer 4

The hostility was located outside of neuroticism

Question 5

What additional trait did Ashton’s (2007) HEXACO model add to the five factor model?

Answer 5

Honesty-humility

Question 6

What two traits did Digman (1997) condense the five factor model into?

Answer 6

1. socialization
2. personal growth

Question 7

what three factors of the big 5 did Digman (1997) condense into socialization?

Answer 7

1. neuroticism (low)
2. agreeableness
3. conscientiousness

Question 8

what two factors of the big 5 did Digman (1997) condense into personal growth?

Answer 8

1. extraversion
2. openness

Question 9

What two factors did DeYoung (2006) condense the big 5 down to?

Answer 9

1. stability
2. plasticity

Question 10

What are the benefits of using super traits over narrower facets of traits?

Answer 10

super traits creates a picture that more intuitive and easier to hold in the mind.

Question 11

What are the benefits of using narrower facets of traits over super traits?

Answer 11

greater accuracy and predictive power