Personality & Individual Differences

Question 1

3 Approach study

Answer 1

1) Nomothetic (test, static measurable)
2) Idiograohic (complex dynamic social interactions)
3) Social-radical (product society - org shapes)

Question 2

2 Nomo aproach

Answer 2

1) Broad personality read off traits

2) Starts traits identify personality

Question 3

3 Testing things

Answer 3

1) MBTI
2) Cattles 16 PF traits
3) Big face personality factor

Question 4

Problems testing

Answer 4

1) Predictive validity

2) Nature/nurture

Question 5

Ideographic - why person worse

Answer 5

1) Halo/ Horn - reaffirm initial impression
2) Confirmation bias - confirms perceptions
3) Characterstics similar self
4) Stereotype discrimination

Question 6

Organisation shape/create people (social radical)

stop person from reaching …….

Answer 6

1) Social: personality categories (Michel Foucaults critique categorisation - act up
2) Radical: directly effect (new experiences Gauttari)
- potential