PSYC 332 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Kaetlyn Osmond, Factor Analysis, Extraversion And Introversion
9 Jun 2016
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A system for characterizing how we make judgements about personality. She loved the audience in a large mall, practicing. Random collection of trait terms we usually use to describe someone (18k adjectives in the english language) Went from 18k adjectives, only about 5k of them described stable and consistent traits (more relevant to psychology). Looked at synonyms and opposites and reduced from 5k to 180. Then used factor analysis to find underlying broad dimensions across a variety of ratings. Traits: dimensions of individual differences in tendencies to show consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings and actions. There"s a range and we are looking for consistency > over time and across situations: extraversion: tendency to be outgoing, sociable, and assertive. Two main components: one is being a people person, second is being assertive, having confidence, energy: neuroticism: tendency to experience negative emotions. Anxious, worried, ruminate about things, likely to think and anticipate good things.
