Butcher, Cha. 4: Theory and Measurement of Personality Traits Flashcards
1
Q
What is a trait?
A
A psychological construct underlying a relatively enduring behavioral disposition
2
Q
When we assess personality, we are assessing _____.
A
Traits
3
Q
Your _____ makes you different from your family behaviorally.
A
Environment
4
Q
Traits can change over time, but _____.
A
Slowly. When working with people (especially those with personality disorders) make sure to be patient…it will be a slow change
5
Q
Most traits are on a _____.
A
Continuum
6
Q
What is the “Big Five”?
A
5 broad, clinically relevant personality traits
7
Q
What are types of the Big Five?
A
- Aggressiveness: genetic, high risk for criminality
- Psychoticism: how connected to reality
- Disconstraint: impulsive, risk-takers, less-traditional
- Neuroticism: anxiety, self-critical, feel guilty
- Introversion/low positive emotionality: susceptible to depression
