Chapter 8 Flashcards
What is Factor Analysis?
Group Similar traits to reduce complexity.
(PART OF BIG 5 FACTORS)
What is Reciprocal determinism?
Ongoing Interaction & Mutual Influence between the factors
(SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORIES)
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What are Projective personality tests?
When presented with ambiguous stimuli, people project their inner desires,
emotions, and conflicts
What are examples of Projective Personality Tests?
- Rorschach Inkblot Tests
- Thematic Apperception Test
(Create a story from a ambiguous picture)
What is a Zygote?
A Fertilized egg
When does the Life Cycle Begin?
At the Zygote Stage
How does a Zygote Form?
When On sperm cell unites with an egg
At what weeks is the Zygote Stage?
First two weeks
At what weeks is the Embryo stage?
2-8 Weeks
What are Psychodynamic Theories?
They Study the influence of the unconscious mind and internal conflict on
our thoughts, feelings, and behavior
What are the three structures of personality based on psychodynamic theories?
ID (Pleasure Principle_
EGO ( Reality Principle)
Super Ego (Morality Principle)
What is the Humansitic Approach to personality theories?
Studies the individual’s conscious awareness of self and experience –
capacity for personal growth and positive human qualities
(THINK SELF ACTUALIZATION)
What are some examples of the Humanistic Approach?
- Maslow Hierarchy of needs Self Actualization:
Innate Human drive to reach ones full potential.
-Carl Rodgers
Person Centered Therapy
Unconditional Positive Regard: The Theory that by giving someone unconditional love and support they will essentially fix their own issues.
What are Trait Theories?
The Theory that peoples have certain basic traits and that personality differences are based on the strength and intensity of those traits.
What is the Social Cognitive Theory?
Personality is shaped by three factors
