Trait - 10 Flashcards
Trait theory
is a model of personality that seeks to identify the basic traits necessary to describe personality.
Traits
are consistent personality characteristics and behaviours displayed in different situations.
Trait theorists do not
assume that some people have a trait and others do not.
The Big Five Personality Traits
- Openness to experience
- Agreeableness
- Conscientiousness
- Neuroticism (Emotional Stability)
- Extraversion
Humanistic approaches to personality
are theories that
emphasize people’s innate goodness and desire to achieve higher
levels of functioning.
The major proponent of the humanistic point of view is
Carl Rogers.
Unconditional positive regard
refers to an attitude of acceptance
and respect on the part of an observer, no matter what a person
says or does).
Leeds to self-actualization
conditional positive regard
Others withdraw their love and acceptance if you do something of
which they don’t approve, resulting in discrepancy between your true
self and what others wish you would be, leading to anxiety and
frustration.