exam 1 Flashcards
what is personality?
Someone’s usual pattern of affect, behavior, & cognition
what does personality include?
includes tendencies all humans share & also individual differences
what is personality shaped by?
genetics, parents, peers, birth order & culture
the enduring configuration of characteristics and
behavior that comprises an individual’s unique adjustment to life, including
major traits, interests, drives, values, self-concept, abilities, and emotional
patterns
personality
explain extraversion
being outgoing, assertive, and talkative
explain introversion
being shy and reserved
Where can personality be observed?
Social interaction
Social media use
Choice of product brand & features
Offices and bedrooms
Physical appearance & mannerisms
what are the four kinds of clues in personality data?
s-data
I-data
L-data
B-data
Do psychologists provide firm answers to questions about the mind and behavior?
no
A persons evaluation of their own personality
S- data or S=Self
Give an example of S-data
questionnaires/surveys with rating scales or open-ended response options
the degree to which an assessment instrument appears to measure what it is intended to measure
face validity
what would high face validity mean?
when something looks reasonable at first glance
what are the pros of s data?
- a large amount of info, because you are always with yourself
- access to thoughts feelings and intentions ( you know what you think and feel)
- definitional truth (the data is true by definition because it is YOUR data)
what are the cons of s-data?
- Bias: people have distorted images of themselves and people may not want to admit things bout themselves
- error: people don’t notice their most obvious character because they are always that way
Judgement by informants
I-Data or I=Informants
Is I data more or less accurate than self data for extremely desirable/undesireable traits?
More
how frequently is I data used?
used frequently in daily life
