Trait Theories Flashcards
What are TRAIT THEORIES?
different approaches in identifying types of personalities based on traits
What can vary from one person to another?
traits/attributes
Who came up with the Big Five trait theory?
psychologists Costa and McRae (1992)
What is the BIG FIVE TRAIT THEORY?
a categorized scheme of 5 universal dimensions of personality
What’s another name for the Big Five?
Five-Factor Model
What are the five factors in the Big Five?
- openness to experience
- conscientiousness
- extroversion
- agreeableness
- neuroticism
What’s the acronym for the Big Five?
OCEAN
What is EXTROVERSION?
one’s comfort level in interacting with others
What is AGREEABLENESS?
behavior towards others while interacting with them (trustworthiness)
What is CONSCIENTIOUSNESS?
how consistent and reliable someone is while working
What is NEUROTICISM?
the ability to control one’s emotions during a crisis
What is an OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE?
the ability to be open to any kind of productive experience
Describe low and high scorers of “openness to experience”
inventive/curious
vs
consistent/cautious
Describe low and high scorers of “conscientiousness”
efficient/organized
vs
easy-going/careless
Describe low and high scorers of “extroversion”
outgoing/energetic
vs
solitary/reserved
