PSYC 385 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12-15: Criterion Validity, Validity Scale, Trait Theory
12 Aug 2016
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An individual"s unique constellation of psychological traits that is relatively stable over time. The measurement and evaluation of psychological traits, states, values, interests, attitudes, worldview, acculturation, sense of humor, cognitive and behavioral styles, and/or related individual characteristics o. Any distinguishable relatively enduring way in which one individual varies from another. The context, or the situation in which the behavior is displayed, is important in applying trait terms to behaviors. Trait consistency increases in a step-like pattern until one is 50-59 years old, at which time such consistency peaks. Some undetermined portion of behavior exhibited in public may be governed more by societal expectations and cultural role restrictions than by an individual"s personality traits. A constellation of traits that is similar in pattern to one identified category of personality within a taxonomy of personalities. More far-reaching implications regarding characteristic aspects of the individual. Devised a typology that became the basis for the mbti.
