The Trait Theories on Personality Flashcards
What is trait theories?
Theories that endeavor to describe the characteristics that make up human personality in an effort to predict future behaviour.
What is a trait?
A consistent, enduring way of thinking, feeling, or behaving.
What are surface traits?
Aspects of personality that can easily be seen by other people in the outward actions of a person.
What are source traits?
The more basic traits that underlie the surface traits, forming the core of personality.
What is introversion?
A dimension of personality in which people tend to withdraw from excessive stimulation.
What is Openness?
It can be best described as a person’s willingness to try new things and be open to new experiences.
What is Conscientiousness?
Refers to a person’s organization and motivation.
What is Extraversion?
People can be divided into two personality types: extraverts and introverts.
What is Agreeableness?
Refers to basic emotional style of a person.
What is Neuroticism?
Refers to emotional instability or stability
What is trait-situation interaction?
The assumption that the particular circumstances of any given situation will influence the way in which a trait expressed.
