Chapter 5 Flashcards

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PERSONALITY

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the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his unique adjustments to his environment

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HEREDITY

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factors determined at conception.

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MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR

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the most widely used personality assessment. Uses the letter code. Includes scales on introversion/extroversion, sensing/intuition, thinking/feeling and judging/perceiving.

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THE BIG FIVE PERSONALITY MODEL

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personality typing instrument which includes extraversion, agreeableness, Conscientiousness, emotional stability, openness to experience.

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MACHIAVELLIANISM (Mach)

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the degree to which an individual is pragmatic, maintains emotional distance, and believes the end justifies the means.

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NARCISSISM

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the tendency to be arrogant, have a grandiose sense of self-importance, require excessive admiration, and have a sense of entitlement.

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SELF-MONITORING

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a personality trait that measures an individual’s ability to adjust his or her behavior to external, situational factors.

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PROACTIVE PERSONALITY

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people identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs.

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VALUES

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basic convictions that a specific mode of conduct or end-state of existence is personally or socially preferable to an opposite or converse mode of conduct or end-state of existence; Basic convictions about what is right, good, or desirable

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TERMINAL VALUES

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desirable end-states of existence; the goals a person would like to achieve during his or her lifetime; desirable end; state of existence; Goals a person wants to achieve in their lifetime

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INSTRUMENTAL VALUE

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preferable modes of behavior or means of achieving one’s terminal values; preferred modes of behavior or means of achieving terminal values

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POWER DISTANCE

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a national culture attribute that describes the extent to which a society accepts. That power in institutions and organizations is distributed unequally.

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PERSONALITY MEASURING

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self- reporting surveys (most common) & observer reporting

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BIG 5- EXTRAVERSION

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Someone who is sociable, gregarious, and assertive; aggressive and team oriented

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BIG 5- AGREEABLENESS

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A personality dimension that describes someone who is good natured, cooperative, and trusting; supportive organizational climate

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BIG 5- CONSCIENTIOUSNESS

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A personality dimension that describes someone who is responsible, dependable, persistent, and organized

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BIG 5- EMOTIONAL STABILITY

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A personality dimension that characterizes someone as calm, self-confident, and secure (positive) vs. nervous, depressed, or insecure (negative)

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BIG 5- OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE

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Characterizes someone in terms of imagination, sensitivity, and curiosity; Emphasize innovation rathar than standardization

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CORE SELF- EVALUATION

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Bottom line conclusions individuals have about their capabilities, competence, and worth as a person

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PERSONALITY TRAITS

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better predictors in weak situations than strong ones

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VALUE SYSTEMS

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ranks values in terms of intensity; TERMINAL, INSTURMENTAL, GENERATIONAL