The Modern Study of Personality Flashcards
1
Q
What is a valid scientific measure of personality traits?
A
Objective Tests (Inventories)
2
Q
Define: Objective Tests (Inventories)
A
Standardized questionnaires including written responses to multiple choice or true and false questions.
3
Q
Gordon Allport believe there were 2 main classifications of personality traits-
A
- Central Traits (static traits)
- Secondary Traits (adaptable traits)
4
Q
How does Factor Analysis work?
A
When applied to traits, it identifies clusters of correlated items that measure one underlying factor.
5
Q
Name the traits in “The Big 5”
A
- Openness to experience vs.Resistance
- Conscientiousness vs. Impulsiveness
- Extroversion vs. Introversion
- Agreeableness vs. Antagonism
- Neuroticism vs. Emotional Stability
