indiv dif wk 5 Flashcards
What are the Big Five personality traits?
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism
What personality trait is consistently linked with better health outcomes?
Conscientiousness
How does conscientiousness affect health behaviors?
More likely to engage in preventive behaviors (e.g., exercise, healthy eating).
What biological marker is associated with conscientiousness?
Lower interleukin-6 (inflammatory cytokine).
What two stress-related benefits are linked to conscientiousness?
fewer stressors and better coping strategies.
What is ‘healthy neuroticism’?
High anxiety but low vulnerability; can promote health vigilance.
How can neuroticism negatively affect health?
Linked to poor coping, more stress, and worse outcomes.
How can neuroticism positively affect health?
May increase health vigilance and proactive behaviors.
What risk is associated with excitement-seeking extraversion?
and
Which facets of extraversion are health-protective
substance use, risk taking
vs
sociabilit, positive emotions
How is agreeableness related to health?
Mixed; may enhance support but reduce assertiveness.
What is the health-behavior model?
Personality influences health via behaviors
What is the interactional stress moderation model?
Personality moderates how stress impacts health.
What is the constitutional predisposition model?
Shared biological factors affect both personality and health
What is the illness behavior model?
Personality affects how illness is perceived and responded to.
Which health event most affects personality
Stroke, due to its brain impact.
What are the Five T’s in applying personality research to health?
Targeting, Tailoring, Training, Treating, Transforming
What is the link between agreeableness and chronic illness?
low agreeableness linked to inflammation and worse outcomes.
