Unit 4B Quiz 2 Flashcards
What are central traits?
Traits that are at the core of a person, usually 5 – 10.
Examples include honesty, out-going, sociable, and shy.
What are secondary traits?
Traits that are displayed only during certain situations.
An example is laughing at inappropriate times.
What are source traits?
The basic dimensions of a person’s personality that you cannot see. Cattell says there are 16.
What are surface traits?
Personality traits you can see by observing a person.
Examples include friendly, out-going, and shy.
What are the big five traits in the CANOE model?
Openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
What does the C in CANOE stand for?
Conscientiousness.
What does the A in CANOE stand for?
Agreeableness.
What does the N in CANOE stand for?
Neuroticism.
What does the O in CANOE stand for?
Openness.
What does the E in CANOE stand for?
Extraversion.
BFI-Agreeableness
A personality trait describing trust, kindness, and cooperation.
BFI-Conscientiousness
A trait reflecting organization, responsibility, and self-discipline.
BFI-Neuroticism/Emotional Stability
A measure of emotional reactivity and stress tolerance.
BFI-Openness
A trait linked to creativity, curiosity, and willingness to try new experiences.
BFI-Extroversion
A trait describing sociability, energy, and assertiveness.
Personality Inventories
Questionnaires measuring personality traits through self-reported responses.
MMPI
A widely used psychological test assessing personality and mental health.
Factor Analysis
A statistical method identifying related traits within personality assessments.
Social-Cognitive Perspective
A theory stating personality is shaped by environment, cognition, and behavior.
Reciprocal Determinism
The idea that behavior, environment, and cognition influence each other.
Self-Esteem
One’s overall sense of self-worth and personal value.
Self-Efficacy
A person’s belief in their ability to succeed in tasks.
Spotlight Effect
Overestimating how much others notice our appearance or actions.
Self-Concept
A person’s understanding of their own identity and characteristics.
