PSYC 2100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Negative Affectivity, Extraversion And Introversion, Conscientiousness
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Know the difference between longitudinal and cross-sectional study designs. Cross-sectional study - data collected at one time that compares people of different ages. How do child temperament constructs relate to the big five traits in adulthood (use. Child temperament solidifies into adult personality; pretty good at predicting personality. Openness and agreeableness not seen in children. All big five traits appear during adolescence. Emotionality and activity decline, and shyness increases around age 9. Children become more inhibited (high conscientiousness) with age. Conscientiousness and agreeableness increase from adolescence to adulthood. Idea that personalities mature as people enter important adult social roles, such as establishing a career and starting a family. Maturity triggered by settling down into adult responsibilities and relationships. Know erikson"s eight life stages and what takes place in each one. Generativity vs stagnation nurturing children and/or contributing to society. Preserving identity as roles change with old age. Refer to your text and the research article i had you read.
