Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Author of the book we are reading?
A
Dan P. McAdams
2
Q
What is the title of the book we are reading?
A
The Art and Science of Personality Development
3
Q
Useful definition of a “personality”
A
Personality refers to the characteristic patterns of:
- thoughts
- feelings
- behaviours
which make a person unique.
Personality arises from within the individual and remains fairly consistent across situations and time.
4
Q
What is Personality Psychology?
A
It’s the scientific study of the unique individual.
5
Q
How can we measure personality traits?
A
- The Myers-Briggs Test
- The Big Five Inventory
6
Q
What is the problem with Myers-Briggs Test?
A
- (to complete)
7
Q
What are the Big Five traits?
A
- Openness
- Conscientiousness
- Extraversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
8
Q
Why take a personality course?
A
Because we are an eusocial species that codes personality information in order to meet the dual evolutionary challenge of living in groups:
“To get along and get ahead”
