Chapter 1- Intro Flashcards
What is the definition of personality?
a pattern of relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics that give both consistency and individuality to human behavior
Where does the term personality come from?
the Latin word persona, meaning the mask people wear or the role they play in life
What is a theory?
a set of related assumptions that allow scientists to formulate testable hypotheses
Describe the relationship between a theory and hypothesis
A theory is more general than a hypothesis and may generate a multitude of hypotheses
What is a taxonomy?
a classification system
What are the 6 criteria of a theory?
- generates research
- falsifiable
- organizes and explains data
- guides action
- is internally consistent
- is parsimonious/simple
What are the 3 kinds of construct validity?
Convergent, divergent, and discriminant validity
What are the 2 kinds of validity
construct and predictive