Chapter 1 Flashcards

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It was derived from the Latin word, “persona”, which means mask.

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Personality

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Personality was derived from the Latin word, “persona”, which means WHAT.

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mask

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In the WHAT world, the theatrical mask was originally used to either represent or project a specific personality trait of a character.

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ancient

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“pattern of characteristic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguishes one person from another and that persists over time”

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Personality

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“It is the sum of biologically based and learnt behavior which forms the person’s unique responses to environmental stimuli.”

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Personality

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Personality is that “pattern of characteristic WHAT, WHAT, and WHAT that distinguishes one person from another and that persists over time”.

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thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

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Refers to the genetic or hormone-based behaviors, traits, and dispositions.

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Nature

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8
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Biological Influence

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Nature

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9
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it is commonly defined as environment, culture, and experiences.

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Nurture

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Environmental & Cultural Influences

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Nurture

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11
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also known as the Five Factor Model (FFM)

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The Big Five personality traits

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a model based on common language descriptors of personality.

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The Big Five personality traits, also known as the Five Factor Model (FFM)

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This widely examined theory suggests five broad dimensions used by some psychologists to describe the human personality and psyche.

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O - Openness to experience
C - Conscientiousness
E - Extraversion
A - Agreeableness
N - Neuroticism

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describes a person’s degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity, appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, curiosity, and variety of experience.

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  1. Openness to Experience
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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.

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  1. Openness to Experience
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  1. Openness to Experience
    High Level:
    Low Level:
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High Level: Inventive / Curious
Low Level: Consistent / Cautious

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a tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully, and aim for achievement.

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  1. Conscientiousness
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It also refers to planning, organization, and dependability.

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  1. Conscientiousness
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People with high WHAT are perceived as organized and efficient in their work.

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  1. Conscientiousness
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low WHAT is associated with flexibility and spontaneity.

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  1. Conscientiousness
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  1. Conscientiousness
    High Level:
    Low Level:
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High Level: Efficient / Organized
Low Level: Easy-going / Careless

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describes energy, positive emotions, assertiveness, sociability, talkativeness, and the tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others.

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  1. Extraversion
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High WHAT is often perceived as attention seeking, and domineering.

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  1. Extraversion
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Low WHAT causes a reserved, reflective personality, which can be perceived as aloof or self-absorbed.

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  1. Extraversion
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  1. Extraversion
    High Level:
    Low Level:
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High Level: Outgoing / Energetic
Low Level: Solitary / Reserved

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a tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards others.

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  1. Agreeableness
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It is also a measure of one’s trusting and helpful nature, and whether a person is generally well-tempered or not.

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  1. Agreeableness
28
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High WHAT is often seen as naive or submissive.

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  1. Agreeableness
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Low WHAT personalities are often competitive or challenging people, which can be seen as argumentative or untrustworthy.

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  1. Agreeableness
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  1. Agreeableness
    High Level:
    Low Level:
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High Level: Friendly / Compassionate
Low Level: Analytical / Detached

31
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a tendency to experience unpleasant emotions easily, such as anger, anxiety, depression, and vulnerability.

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  1. Neuroticism
32
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also refers to the degree of emotional stability and impulse control.

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  1. Neuroticism
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  1. Neuroticism
    High Level:
    Low Level:
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High Level: Sensitive / Nervous
Low Level: Secure / Confident

34
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a psychometric questionnaire designed to measure psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions.

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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

35
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These preferences were extrapolated from the typological theories originated by WHO, as published in his WHEN book Psychological Types (English edition, 1923).

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Carl Gustav Jung, 1921

36
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The original developers of the personality inventory were

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Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers.

37
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16 different personality types

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The 16 personality types are: ENTJ, ENFJ, ESFJ, ESTJ, ENTP, ENFP, ESFP, ESTP, INTJ, INFJ, ISFJ, ISTJ, INTP, INFP, ISFP, ISTP

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are energized by people, enjoy a variety of tasks, a quick pace, and are good at multitasking.

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Extroverts

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often like working alone or in small groups, prefer a more deliberate pace, and like to focus on one task at a time.

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Introverts

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realistic people who like to focus on the facts and details. They apply common sense and past experience to find practical solutions to problems.

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Sensors

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prefers to focus on possibilities and the big picture, easily see patterns, value innovation, and seek creative solutions to problems.

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Intuitives

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tend to make their decisions using logical analysis, objectively weigh pros and cons, and value honesty, consistency, and fairness.

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Thinkers

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tend to be sensitive and cooperative, and decide based on their own personal values and how other will be affected by their actions.

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Feelers

44
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tend to be organized and prepared, like to make and stick to plans, and are comfortable following most rules.

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Judgers

45
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prefer to keep their options open, like to be able to act spontaneously and like to be flexible with making plans.

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Perceivers

46
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refers to the “process of improving or transforming the personality”.

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Personality development

47
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It includes activities that improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital and facilitate employability, enhance quality of life and contribute to the realization of dreams and aspirations.

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Personality development

48
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Significance of Personality development

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a. Personality development increases confidence:
b. Personality development enhances credibility:
c. Personality development improves your communication skills:
d. Personality development enhances the capacity to lead and motivate: