Ch.8 Trait Theory: 5 Factor Model

Question 1

define big 5

Answer 1

in trait factor theory, the 5 major trait categories including emotionality, activity, and sociability factors

Question 2

define facets

Answer 2

the more specific traits that make up each of the broad Big 5 factors.
eg. facets of extraversion are activity lv, assertiveness, excitement seeking, etc.

Question 3

define 5 factor theory

Answer 3

Costa and McCrae’s theory that basic structire of personality consists of 5 biologically based traits (OCEAN)

Question 4

define NEO-PI-R

Answer 4

personality questionnaire designed to measure people’s standing on each of factors of 5 factor model, and on facets of each factor

Question 5

define OCEAN

Answer 5

acronym for 5 basic traits:
- openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism

Question 6

define person-situation controversy

Answer 6

controversy b/w psychologists who emphasize importance of personal (internal) variables in determining behaviour and those who emphasize importance of situational (external) influences