Individual differences Flashcards
1
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Two different personality types
A
Introvert, extrovert
2
Q
What is a type A personality
A
Working fast, having a strong desire to succeed, suffers from stress
3
Q
What is a type B personality
A
Working slowly, Having a weak desire to succeed. doesn’t suffer as much from stress
4
Q
what forms an attitude
A
past experiences, religion, environment
5
Q
three components of attitude
A
Cognitive, Affective, Behavioural
6
Q
what is cognitive dissonance
A
If the attitude is to be changed, the individual must experience one or more opposing beliefs. This causes disharmony or conflict (dissonance) within the attitude and the individual feels uncomfortable
