Chapter 2 Personality, Perception, And Attribution Flashcards
1
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What is personality
A
personality is the stable patterns of behaviour and consistent internal states that determine how an individual reacts to and interacts with others
2
Q
What does the myers briggs type indicator measure?
A
it measures psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions.
- Extroverted/introverted
- Sensing/Intuitive
- Thinking/Feeling
- Judging/Perceiving
3
Q
What does Big 5 Personality Model measure?
A
- Extroversion
- Emotional Stability
- Agreeableness
- Conscientiousness
- Openness to Experience
4
Q
7 basic errors in perception
A
1) primacy and Recency Effects
2) reliance on Central Traits
3) Implicit PErsonality Theory
4) projection
5) stereotyping
6) Contrast Effects
7) Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
5
Q
what is Attribution Theory?
A
Attribution is the process by which we assign causes or motives to explain peoples behaviour
