LESSON 8 Flashcards
came from a Latin word, persona, meaning, theatrical mask;
relatively consistent and enduring trait and patterns of
behavior
PERSONALITY
Distinguishable, relatively enduring dimension of personality in which
one individual varies from another.
TRAITS
Temporary alteration of one’s
personality
STATE
COMMON TRAITS
PERSONAL DISPOSITIONS
CARDINAL DISPOSITIONS
CENTRAL DISPOSITIONS
SECONDARY DISPOSITIONS
GORDON ALLPORT’S DISPOSITION
general characteristics held in
common by many people
COMMON TRAITS
a generalized neuropsychic
structure (peculiar to the
individual)
PERSONAL DISPOSITIONS
eminent
characteristic or ruling passion
so outstanding that it dominates
their lives
CARDINAL DISPOSITIONS
accurate
letter of recommendation
written by someone who knew
the person quite well
CENTRAL DISPOSITIONS
less
conspicuous but far greater in
number than central dispositions
SECONDARY DISPOSITIONS
Warmth
Reasoning
Emotional Stability
Dominance
Liveliness
Rule Consciousness
Social Boldness
Vigilance
Abstractedness
Privateness
Apprehension
Openness
Self-reliance
Perfectionism
Tension
RAYMOND CATTELLS’ 16 PF
warm-hearted,
affectionate, and friendly
WARMTH
cognitive abilities,
problem solving, logic
REASONING
resilience
and stability
EMOTIONAL STABILITY
assertive, forceful,
and willing to take charge
DOMINANCE
energetic, lively, and
engaging
LIVELINESS
conscientious,
ethical, and respects rules
RULE CONSCIOUSNESS
social confidence,
act in social situations
SOCIAL BOLDNESS
vigilant, alert, and
watchful
VIGILANCE
concrete thinking
ABSTRACTEDNESS
private and reserved
PRIVATENESS
level of anxiety or
fearfulness in threat
APPREHENSION
adaptability and
openness to new ideas
OPPENNESS
adaptability and
openness to new ideas
OPENNESS
relies on themselves
SELF-RELIANCE