Personality Flashcards
What is personality?
The overall organization of our psychological characteristics.
What are biological theories of personality?
Theories which link personality with biological processes.
What are the 3 body types in Sheldon’s constitutional theory?
- Ectomorph
- Endomorph
- Mesomorph
What is the ectomorph body type?
Linear, tall, and lean.
What personality is associated with the ectomorph body type?
Cerebrotonia: tense, introverted, inhibited, and socially restrained.
What is the endomorph body type?
Plump and round.
What personality is associated with the endomorph body type?
Viscerotonia: affectionate, sociable, relaxed, and cheerful.
What is the mesomorph body type?
Inverted triangle and athletic body.
What personality is associated with the mesomorph body type?
Somatotonic: Adventurous, risk-taking, aggressive, and take-charge attitude.
What are personality traits?
Relatively stable, highly consistent, internal attributes.
What 3 aspects are there to Hans Eysenck’s P-E-N Personality Theory?
- Psychoticism-superego
- Extroversion-introversion
- Neuroticism-stability
What are the big 5 trait theories? (OCEAN)
- Openness to experience
- Conscientiousness
- Extraversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
What is the interverted U hypothesis?
Describes the ideal amount of anxiety for completion of tasks. Should be lower for exams and higher for sports.
What is arousal?
The blend of physiological and psychological activation of an individuals autonomic nervous system.
What is anxiety?
A multidimensional negative emotion which results from uncertainty about what will happen, typically resulting from potential personal inadequacies.
