Personality Psychology

Question 1

Trait theories aim to:

a) Describe a person’s personality using traits on a series of quantitative scales
b) Explain how personality develops, and how it changes over time
c) Study what personality is, how it influences behaviour, and how to measure it
d) Explain why humans try to reach their potential throughout their lives

Answer 1

a) Describe a person’s personality using traits on a series of quantitative scales

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Question 2

What are the Big Five Personality Traits?

Answer 2

OCEAN:
Openness to experience
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism

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Question 3

Who are the Theorists involved in Traits theory?

a) Maslow
b) Freud
c) McCrae & Costa
d) Petty & Cacioppo

Answer 3

c) McCrae & Costa

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Question 4

Who are the 2 theorists involved in Humanistic theories?

Answer 4

Maslow and Rogers

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Question 5

List 2 limitations of Humanistic Theories

Answer 5

1. Lack of Empirical Research
2. Vagueness of Self-Actualisation
3. Overly Optimistic

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Question 6

According to the Rogers, what do important people in our lives provide to help us grow?

Answer 6

1. Genuineness
2. Openness
3. Empathy
4. Acceptance

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