personality Flashcards
personality definition
relatively consistent set of characteristics that determine our thoughts, feelings and behaviour patterns when alone or in social situations. relatively stable across our life span.
nature vc nuture
Early theories suggested that personality was determined by nature. It is unknown which plays more of a role in the development of our personality: nature or nurture.
five factor model of personality
The five-factor model of personality (FFM) is a set of five broad trait dimensions or domains, often referred to as the “Big Five”:
the big 5 traits
Openness to Experience
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism
openness to experience
High openness: Imaginative, creative, curious, and open to new ideas and experiences.
Low openness: Practical, conventional, routine-oriented, and resistant to change.
conscientiousness
High conscientiousness: Organized, responsible, disciplined, and goal-focused.
Low conscientiousness: Spontaneous, flexible, relaxed, and carefree.
extraversion
High extraversion: Outgoing, sociable, and energized by interaction.
Low extraversion: Reserved, reflective, and recharged by solitude.
agreeableness
High agreeableness: Cooperative, empathetic, and compassionate.
Low agreeableness: Competitive, skeptical, and goal-focused.
neuroticism
High neuroticism: Emotionally reactive, anxious, and sensitive to stress.
Low neuroticism: Calm, resilient, and emotionally stable.
Myer Briggs type indicator
It classifies people into 16 personality types based on how they perceive and judge the world, highlighting consistent patterns in behavior.
extroversion
are energized by people, enjoy a variety of tasks, a quick pace, and are good at multitasking. 1
introversion
often life working alone or in small groups, prefer a more deliberate pace, and like to focus on one task at a time. 1
sensors
are realistic people who like to focus on the facts and details, and apply common sense and past experiences to come up with practical solutions to problems. 2
intuitives
prefer to focus on possibilities and the big picture, easily seal patterns, value innovation, and seek creative solutions to problems. 2
thinkers
tend to make decisions using logical analysis, objectively weigh pros and cons, and value honesty, consistency, and fairness. 3