Social-Cognitive & Trait Theories of Personality Flashcards
Social Cognitive Theory
personality is interaction of behavior, cognitive factors, and situational factors
Reciprocal Determinism
behavior, cognitive factors, and situational factors influence each other
Self-concept
our sense of our nature and identity
Self-efficacy
belief in ability to successfully perform a specific task
Self-esteem
how we feel about ourselves (self-worth)
Trait Theory
we are made up of a collection of traits
Personality Inventories
question are assessing many personality traits, by asking which behaviors and responses the person would choose
Factor Analysis
identifying factors that tend to cluster together
Big Five Trait Theory
5 basic personality traits that people have
Agreeableness
how much you trust other people; don’t question much
Openness
how well someone likes variety in life
Extraversion
being more social able and outgoing
Conscientiousness
how self-aware someone is
Emotional Stability
how anxious someone is/gets
