Chapter 1 Flashcards
It was derived from the Latin word, “persona”, which means mask.
Personality
Personality was derived from the Latin word, “persona”, which means WHAT.
mask
In the WHAT world, the theatrical mask was originally used to either represent or project a specific personality trait of a character.
ancient
“pattern of characteristic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguishes one person from another and that persists over time”
Personality
“It is the sum of biologically based and learnt behavior which forms the person’s unique responses to environmental stimuli.”
Personality
Personality is that “pattern of characteristic WHAT, WHAT, and WHAT that distinguishes one person from another and that persists over time”.
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Refers to the genetic or hormone-based behaviors, traits, and dispositions.
Nature
Biological Influence
Nature
it is commonly defined as environment, culture, and experiences.
Nurture
Environmental & Cultural Influences
Nurture
also known as the Five Factor Model (FFM)
The Big Five personality traits
a model based on common language descriptors of personality.
The Big Five personality traits, also known as the Five Factor Model (FFM)
This widely examined theory suggests five broad dimensions used by some psychologists to describe the human personality and psyche.
O - Openness to experience
C - Conscientiousness
E - Extraversion
A - Agreeableness
N - Neuroticism
describes a person’s degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity, appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, curiosity, and variety of experience.
- Openness to Experience
It is also described as the extent to which a person is imaginative or independent, and depicts a personal preference for a variety of activities over a strict routine.
- Openness to Experience
- Openness to Experience
High Level:
Low Level:
High Level: Inventive / Curious
Low Level: Consistent / Cautious
a tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully, and aim for achievement.
- Conscientiousness
It also refers to planning, organization, and dependability.
- Conscientiousness
People with high WHAT are perceived as organized and efficient in their work.
- Conscientiousness