Personality Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What is personality theory?
A
Describes two contrasting personality types
2
Q
What are the personality types?
A
Type a - More competitive,highly organised,ambitious and aggressive
Type b- Relaxed,receptive,less neurotic and frantic
3
Q
Why was personality theory created?
A
It was a classification of people based on heart rate- type A is most likely to suffer from heart attacks.
4
Q
What is trait theory?
A
Trait- described as stable and meaningless characteristics that explains behaviors.
5
Q
What is the Big 5 ?
A
o-openness= lack of restriction(open minded)
c-conscientiousness= awareness (attention to detail)
e-extraversion= sociable,excitability, talkative
a-agreeableness= general concern of social harmony
n-neuroticism= trait reflects a persons level of emotional stability.
