PSYO 3280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Phlegm, Physiognomy, Humorism
4 Dec 2012
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In the animal domain, do personality traits reflect real properties of individuals or are they fictions in the minds of perceivers? (p. 608) Considers 3 criteria: independent observers must agree, must predict behaviours and real-world outcomes, reflect genuine attributes, not implicit theories. If can show these 3 criteria are met, then you can argue that it has to be acknowledged that animals have personalities. There are some traits that are more reliably identified by observers that are clearer in the animals behaviour. Psychological individuality (personality): habits of thought and expression; attitudes, traits, interests; and philosophy of life. Character: evaluation (ethical judgment) of personality; behave in approved ways. Temperament: characteristic phenomena of emotional nature; dependent on constitutional make-up (hereditary) Appear to others (but not as one really is) The appearance that you give off to others. E. g. , mom, dad, sister, doctor, teacher, etc Usually play the role up to others" expectations and is not your true self.
