Chapter 1- Intro Flashcards

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What is the definition of personality?

A

a pattern of relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics that give both consistency and individuality to human behavior

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Where does the term personality come from?

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the Latin word persona, meaning the mask people wear or the role they play in life

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3
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What is a theory?

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a set of related assumptions that allow scientists to formulate testable hypotheses

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4
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Describe the relationship between a theory and hypothesis

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A theory is more general than a hypothesis and may generate a multitude of hypotheses

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5
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What is a taxonomy?

A

a classification system

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What are the 6 criteria of a theory?

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  1. generates research
  2. falsifiable
  3. organizes and explains data
  4. guides action
  5. is internally consistent
  6. is parsimonious/simple
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7
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What are the 3 kinds of construct validity?

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Convergent, divergent, and discriminant validity

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What are the 2 kinds of validity

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construct and predictive

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