Chapter 13; Allport: Psychology of the Individual

Question 1

Traits

Answer 1

Determine/cause behavior

Highly individualized and unique

Question 2

Personal Disposition

Answer 2

About the individual
A generalized neuropsychic structure, with the capacity to render many stimuli functionally equivalent, and to initiate and guide consistent forms of adaptive and stylistic behavior

Question 3

Cardinal Trait

Answer 3

Trait so dominant that a person’s entire life revolves around it

Question 4

Example of Cardinal Trait

Answer 4

Narcissism

Question 5

Central Trait

Answer 5

Qualities that characterize a person’s daily interactions

Question 6

Example of Central Trait

Answer 6

5-10 Traits mentioned in a letter of recommendation

Question 7

Secondary Trait

Answer 7

Characteristics that are exhibited in specific situations

Question 8

Example of Secondary Trait

Answer 8

Easy going person displaying aggression in a dangerous or threatening situation

Question 9

Contact Hypothesis

Answer 9

A way to reduce prejudice

Question 10

How does the contact hypothesis work?

Answer 10

If members of majority and minority groups interacted more under optimal conditions, there would be less prejudice

Question 11

Optimal Conditions for Contact Hypothesis (4)

Answer 11

1. Equal status between the 2 groups
2. Common goals
3. Cooperation between groups
4. Support of an authority figure, law, or custom