Trait theories Flashcards
what is The 5 factor model of personality (OCEAN), or the “big five”?
openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism
what is the forer effect?
thinking these sorts of vague personality statements are accurate (horoscopes)
what is known as finding correlations among behaviours?
factor analysis
whats an example of a characteristic one may have if they have a high score in openness?
imaginative or practical, variety or routine, independent or conforming
whats an example of a characteristic one may have if they have a high score in conscientiousness?
organized or disorganized, careful or careless, disciplined or impulsive
whats an example of a characteristic one may have if they have a high score in extroversion?
sociable or reserved, fun-loving or somber, affectionate or reserved
whats an example of a characteristic one may have if they have a high score in agreeableness?
softhearted or ruthless, trusting or suspicious, helpful or uncooperative
whats an example of a characteristic one may have if they have a high score in neuroticism?
calm or anxious, secure or insecure, self-satisfied or self-pitying
The big five (OCEAN) has very weak test-retest reliability, true or false?
false, strong
who is responsible for the 16PF Model, which is more complex than the “big five”?
Cattell
personality traits are relatively stable over time, true or false?
true
what personality trait corresponds with: Egotistical attention seeking, bragging, derogates other people, inflated sense of self-worth
narcissism (AKA DHILLON)
what personality trait corresponds with: Machiavellianism
Planful manipulation of other people to further your own ends (ALSO DHILLON)
what personality trait corresponds with: Psychopathy
Superficial charm, shallow emotions, impulsivity, and antisocial behaviours (GUESS WHO)
what personality trait corresponds with: sadism
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering and humiliation on other people (ok maybe not this one as much)
