Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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S data
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Self Judgements. Ask the person for her own evaluation of her personality
2
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I Data
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Ask the person’s acquaintances for their evaluations
3
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L Data
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See how the person is faring in life
4
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B Data
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Watch as directly as you can what the person actually does.
5
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5 Advantages of S Data : Self reports
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- Large amount of info
- Access to thoughts feelings and intentions
- Some are true just by the person saying they are true (ex. self esteem)
- Causal force (b/c it reflects what you think of yourself, you will make it you)
- Simple and easy
6
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3 Disadvantages of S Data
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- Maybe they can’t tell you
- Maybe they won’t tell you
- Too simple and easy
7
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5 Advantages of I Data: Informant Reports
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- Large amount of info
- Real-world basis
- common sense
- Some true by definition ex. likability
- Causal force (opinions of others affect opportunities and expectancy)
8
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4 Disadvantages of I Data
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- Limited behavioral info
- Lack or access to private experience
- error
- bias
9
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3 Advantages of L Data: Life outcomes
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- objective and verifyable
- intrinsic importance
- psychological relevance (variables)
10
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2 Disadvantages of L Data
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- multi-determination (too many causes)
- possible lack of psychological relevance
11
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2 Advantages of B Data: Behavioral observations
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- Wide range of contexts
- appearance of objectivity
12
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1 Disadvantages of B Data
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- uncertain interpretation
13
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The Minnesota multi-phasic personality inventory (MMPI) is an example of which type of data?
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is an example of B Data
