1st Exam Flashcards
Discuss the definition of a theory, referring to its 5 parts
Theory is a set of related assumptions that allows scientists to use logical deductive reasoning to formulate testable hypotheses
Set of assumptions, related assumptions, logical deductive reasoning, testable
What 2 things make a theory of personality useful
1: a theory generates a number of hypotheses that can be investigated through research, thus yielding research data
2: a useful theory organizes research data into a meaningful structure and provides an explanation for the results of scientific research
Difference between taxonomy and theory
Taxonomy- a system of classification of data according to their relationships
Theory- a set of related assumptions that permit scientists to use logical deductive reasoning to formulate testable hypotheses
Lay theory
To evaluate your own theory along with others to explain it
Operational definition
A definition of a concept in terms of observable events or behaviors that can be measured
Fits with the “operationalize the hypotheses” part of the “circular process of science” diagram
Phenomenology
Based out of the idea that experience is what’s real and that we can study it, but it might not correlate with real life
Phenomenological analysis
Analysis of experience look for consistent patterns of experience overtime
Unique characteristics
Individuality traits and diversity unique combinations or patterns of traits
Patterns of behavior transmitted through families within culture groups
Traits
Consistent patterns of behavior across situations
Based on learned behavior, neurological, emotive, cognitive/perceptual processes
Lexapol hypothesis
The words and languages someone uses can be a window into their personality
Pathos
Emotions, feelings
What is the role of the ID according to Freud?
It is the respite of our instincts
Biological issues, homeostatic processes, hedonistic, the pleasure principle, aggressive and destructiveness, primary process thinking
Unconscious part of mental life
Some mental processes are automatic
Some things are kept away from consciousness
To forget trauma
To avoid guilt
To disown unacceptable tendencies
Takes psychic energy
Precocious
Maybe (or not) easily available, but are not in awareness
What is the role of the ego according to Freud
Refers to the self
The part of the psyche that that attends to reality
Has the task of helping the ID to be satisfied
Does so in the the context of reality
Safely and effectively or competently
And in the context of of morality
