Perspectiva De Los Rasgos Flashcards
What does the trait perspective focus on in personality psychology?
The trait perspective focuses on the identification and measurement of individual personality characteristics.
True or False: The trait perspective suggests that personality is stable over time.
True
Fill in the blank: The trait perspective often uses __________ to assess personality traits.
questionnaires
Who is a key figure associated with the trait theory of personality?
Gordon Allport
What are the ‘Big Five’ personality traits?
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five traits? A) Openness B) Stability C) Extraversion D) Agreeableness
B) Stability
What is the primary tool used in the trait perspective to measure personality?
Personality inventories or questionnaires.
True or False: Trait theorists believe personality traits can change significantly with environment.
False
What does the term ‘factor analysis’ refer to in the context of trait theory?
A statistical method used to identify clusters of related traits.
Short Answer: Name one limitation of the trait perspective.
It may overlook situational factors that influence behavior.
Fill in the blank: The acronym OCEAN refers to the __________.
Big Five personality traits
What is the difference between surface traits and source traits?
Surface traits are observable behaviors, while source traits are underlying characteristics that influence behavior.
Multiple Choice: Which trait is associated with being organized and dependable? A) Openness B) Conscientiousness C) Agreeableness D) Neuroticism
B) Conscientiousness
True or False: Trait perspectives are primarily concerned with the dynamic aspects of personality.
False
What does the term ‘trait stability’ mean?
The consistency of an individual’s traits over time and across situations.
Short Answer: How do trait theorists view personality development?
They view it as largely determined by genetic and environmental factors.
Fill in the blank: The trait theory of personality is often contrasted with __________ theories.
behaviorist
What is the primary criticism of the trait approach to personality?
It may not adequately account for situational influences on behavior.
Multiple Choice: Which Big Five trait is characterized by emotional instability? A) Extraversion B) Neuroticism C) Openness D) Conscientiousness
B) Neuroticism
True or False: According to trait theory, individuals can be accurately categorized into distinct personality types.
False
What role does culture play in the trait perspective?
Culture can influence the expression and interpretation of traits.
Fill in the blank: The __________ model is one of the most widely accepted frameworks for understanding personality traits.
Five-Factor
Short Answer: What is one application of trait theory in real life?
It is used in personality assessments for hiring and career development.
What is meant by ‘trait consistency’?
The degree to which an individual’s traits predict their behavior across different situations.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following traits is associated with sociability and outgoingness? A) Neuroticism B) Extraversion C) Agreeableness D) Openness
B) Extraversion
True or False: Trait theories suggest that personality can easily change through therapy.
False
