MGMT1135 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Predictive Validity, Hexaco Model Of Personality Structure, Neuroticism
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Phenotypic trait: an observable characteristic of a biological organism functioning in an environment. Behavioural trait: can observe actions only through environment. Measurement of intelligence: verbal, numerical, reasoning, deductive, special, other stuff. Traits: distinguishing personal characteristics, relatively stable, classified as cardinal, central, secondary, reoccurring patterns, regular ties in behaviours or behavioural propensities, 50% nature, 50% nurture. Reflects the degree of intellectual curiosity, creativity, and a preference for novelty and variety. Appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, curiosity, variety of experience: conscientiousness. A tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully, aim for achievement, planned rather spontaneous behaviour, organised, dependable: extroversion. Energy, positive emotions, surgency, assertiveness, sociability, tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others, talkativeness: agreeableness. A tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards others: neuroticism. The tendency to experience unpleasant emotions easily - anger, anxiety, depression, vulnerability. Conscientiousness related to job performance and training performance. Emotional stability also related to performance, not as much.
