Trait Theory (McCrae & Costa) – Five-Factor Model (OCEAN) Flashcards
What does OCEAN stand for?
Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism.
What is openness associated with?
Imagination, feelings, actions, ideas.
What is conscientiousness associated with?
Competence, self-discipline, thoughtfulness, goal-driven behavior.
What is extraversion associated with?
Sociability, assertiveness, emotional expression.
What is agreeableness associated with?
Compassion, cooperation, trustworthiness, being good-natured.
What is neuroticism associated with?
Emotional instability, anxiety.
What influences personality in the five-factor model?
Both genetics and environment.
How is personality measured in trait theory?
Personality tests and analysis of data from these tests.
What are the strengths of trait theory?
💡 - Cross-culturally universal.
💡 - Combines nature and nurture as measurable traits.
💡 - Considered the best self-assessment test.
What are the weaknesses of trait theory?
💡 - Self-reported data may be biased or inaccurate.
💡 - People may receive results they dislike.
