Week 3.2 - Personality Types

Question 1

what was hippocrates’ theory of personality ?

Answer 1

attributed different ‘temperaments’ to level of fluids in the body

Question 2

what were the 4 fluids in hippocrates theory ?

Answer 2

• phlegmatic
• sanguine
• melancholic
• choleric

Question 3

what attributes are associated to phlegmatic ?

Answer 3

• thoughtful, reasonable, calm

- steady, faithful

Question 4

what attributes are associated to sanguine ?

Answer 4

• lively, sociable, talkative

- artistic, care-free

Question 5

what attributes are associated to melancholic ?

Answer 5

• serious, moody, cautious

- focused, conscientious

Question 6

what attributes are associated to choleric ?

Answer 6

• energetic, excitable, impulsive

- practical, strong-willed

Question 7

what was sheldon’s theory of personality ?

Answer 7

assigned people to categories depending on their somatotypes

Question 8

what attributes are associated with endomorphic ?

Answer 8

relaxed, sociable

Question 9

what attributes are associated with mesomorphic ?

Answer 9

energetic, assertive

Question 10

what attributes are associated with ectomorphic ?

Answer 10

introverted, intellectual

Question 11

what was carl jung’s theory of personality ?

Answer 11

• introversion / extroversion

- formed the Myers-Briggs Personality Testing (MBTI)

Question 12

define the INTJ personality

Answer 12

typically clever, analytical, logical

Question 13

define the ENTP personality

Answer 13

typically inspired innovators, curious, motivated

Question 14

what was eysenck theory of personality ?

Answer 14

each individual has different ‘levels’ of each trait

Question 15

what is the ‘big five’ approach to personality ?

Answer 15

• recent approach
• 5 trait dimensions
• reflect consistent dimensions in previous theories

Question 16

what are the 5 trait dimensions ?

Answer 16

• neuroticism
• extraversion
• openness to experience
• agreeableness
• conscientiousness