PSYC 102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Sigmund Freud, Thematic Apperception Test, Reality Principle
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> personality = (basically) stable set of traits over a lifetime that makes up who we are. Personality is adaptive developed to best survive. Gets a sense of how you operate over stable situations. Make up a story based on a picture. Worst to best case scenario ^^ (1) openness to experience = appreciation for imagination, curiosity and variety of experiences. Could be one or the other ^^ ie) high openness low openness. Nothing wrong w/ being high or low (2) conscientiousness = tendency for self-discipline and aim for achievement. Too high = rigid hyper organized annoying to others. Too low = lack organization (3) extraversion = tendency to seek out stimulation. Too high = don"t feel fulfilled when lacking social sensation (4) agreeableness = tendency for compassion and cooperation social harmony. Too low = more likely to stir up the pot (5) neuroticism = emotional stability. Biggest risk factor for developing psychological disorders**
