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Trait theories Flashcards

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What is the 5 factor model?

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Extraversion: Outgoing vs Reserved
Neuroticism: Stable vs. Unstable
Agreeableness: Hostile, Untrusting, vs. warm, trusting
Conscientious: Dependable vs. Undependable
Openness to Experience: Creative, unconventional vs. conventional, staid. Hint: CANOE or OCEAN

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What is Eyenicks 2 factor model?

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Extraversion-introversion
Emotional instability- stability
Psychotism?: sensitivity to mental illness

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Which personality traits are most inheritable?

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Extraversion and openness to experience

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What is the least inheritable trait?

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agreeableness

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