PSYC 332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Neuroticism, Extraversion And Introversion, Conscientiousness
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What is the predictive validity of the big 5 traits. Talkative: middle to low - role shy and introverted. Pam is higher on social vitality than social dominance (same ad charlie) Neuroticism: low, low maintenance as a friend or romantic partner. Review evidence for validity of the big 5. Asian countries higher on conscientiousness, more sticking during adolescence but gradually catch up to asian adults on conscientiousness. 6 dimensions instead of 5 --> additional honesty and humility. Rest of the system corresponds to the big 5. Come out only about 25% of asian population. Often also find o in terms of curiosity and playfulness. C only appears in chimpanzees, suggesting recent evolutionary history --> need higher level brain development. Personality effects on college student social relationships asendorf and wilpers 1998. 132 german university students followed over first 18 months. Big 5 and important social relationships were repeatedly assessed included diary assessment of interactions.