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23 Cards in this Set
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Idiographic Nomothetic |
Two different methods of research used by Trait Theory |
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Idiographic Approach |
Defines traits by studying individuals in depth and focuses on the distinctive qualities of their personalities. (Gordon Allport) |
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Nomothetic Approach |
Studies groups of people in the attempt to identify personality traits that tend to appear in clusters. This approach uses the statistical technique called factor analysis (Raymond Cattell) |
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Cardinal Traits |
Traits thar are so much a part of who the person is, you can define the person is, you can define the person by the trait A trait so dominant a person's entire life revolves around it. Most people do not have one. |
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Central Traits |
Major characteristics of our personality Quite generalized and enduring Usually five to ten |
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Secondary Traits |
Less generalized Specific situations Easily modified than central traits |
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16 Personality Factors |
Raymond Cattell's Theory |
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Stability and Permanence Traits Common and Unique Traits Stability and Permanence TraitsCommon and Unique TraitsAbility, Temperament,m and Dynamic Traits Ability, Temperament,m and Dynamic Traits |
Three Classification of Traits |
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Personal Dispositions |
A generalized neuropsychic structure,m with the capacity to render many stimuli functionality equivalent, and to initiate and guide consistent forms of adaptive and stylistic behavior |
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Surface Traits |
Observable behavior that is most visible evidence of a trait |
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Source Traits |
Underlying causes of our consistent behavior and basic factor of personality and which accounts for the uniqueness and diversity of each person's personality |
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Common traits |
Possessed by everyone to some degree |
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Unique Traits |
Distinguish us for others |
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Ability Traits |
Skills and abilities in dealing with complex problem solving situations |
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Fluid or General Intelligence |
Involve in being able to think and reason abstractly and solve problems. Independent learning. |
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Crystallized or Learned Intelligence |
Involves general knowledge that comes from prior learning and past experiences. Situations that requires crystallized intelligence include reading comprehension and vocabulary exams |
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Temperament Traits |
Emotions and feelings |
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Dynamic Traits |
Driving force of behavior |
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Ergs |
Innate biological energy source or driving force for all behaviors Permanent Basic unit of motivation |
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Meta-ergs |
Learned patterns of behavior that focus on important aspects of life |
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Sentiments |
Areas of importance to us |
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Attitudes |
Specific tendencies and responses toward situations revolving around our sentiments |
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Dynamic Lattice |
The relationship among ergs, sentiments, attitudes |
