Self-Authoring - Jordan B. Peterson Flashcards
How do people use stories to live?
People live inside the stories they tell about themselves, and they use those stories to interpret everything around them.
What are the two higher-order traits that comprise personality?
- Plasticity: the tendency to be flexible, exploratory, curious, and quick to adapt.
- Stability: The tendency to be structured, organized, emotionally stable and focused.
What are the two subtraits of plasticity?
- Extraversion: the tendency to be enthusiastic and dominant
- Openness: the tendency to be open-minded and intelligent.
What are 6 qualities of Extraversion?
Extraversion (Outgoing vs Reserved)
- Sociable
- Active
- Adventurousness
- Positive
- Excitement-Seeking
- Gregarious
What are 6 qualities of Openness?
Openness (Original vs Traditional)
- Fantasy-prone
- Aesthetically-minded
- Philosophical
- Creative
- Intuitive
- Intellectual
What are the 3 subtraits of Stability?
- Conscientiousness: the tendency to be orderly and industrious
- Emotional Stability: lack of negative emotional volatility and the tendency to withdraw
- Agreeableness: politeness and compassion, as opposed to belligerence or aggression
What are 7 qualities of conscientiousness?
Conscientiousness (Conscientious vs Carefree) - “CODASDI”
- Competent
- Orderly
- Decisive
- Achievement-oriented
- Self-disciplined
- Deliberate
- Industrious
What are 6 qualities of emotional stability? (hint: the reverse of Neuroticism)
Emotional Stability (Calm vs Nervous)
- Anxious (reversed)
- Angry (reversed)
- Hostile (reversed)
- Depressed (reversed)
- Self-Conscious (reversed)
- Vulnerable (reversed)
What are 8 qualities of agreeableness?
Agreeableness (Agreeable vs Assertive/Aggressive)
- Warm
- Trusting
- Straightforward
- Altruistic
- Modest
- Compliant
- Tender-minded
- Nice
What is required to change personality?
The formulation of clear future goals, as well as discipline and practice.
