Psychology - Personality health and illness Flashcards
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Define personality
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Traits that are stable across time and situations (can predict behaviour in certain situations but the situation itself is more likely to determine behaviour)
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Behaviour
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Individuals personality + situation they find themselves in
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Big Five Model
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Introversion/Extroversion
Neuroticism - tend to experience negative thoughts and emotions, more able to respond quickly to uncertain and dangerous environments
Agreeableness - tendency to agree to keep things calm/get along with people
Concienciousness - consistent ability to focus on important goals and work towards them
Openness - predisposition to try new things
