PSYA02H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Psychopathology, Heritability
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Describe the trait approach to studying personality. Discuss the evidence regarding the heritability of personality traits (contribution of both. List the big five personality dimensions and provide examples genes and environment) Describe the trajectory change in personality traits. Sets of questions that attempt to mitigate bias. F-scale: high rates of true responses indicate sever psychopathology or over-reporting. Lie scale: high rates of false responses indicate lying. Describes personality as a series of traits: trait: a stable disposition to behave in particular and consistent ways. Personality states change across situations (locations, activities, mood) Individuals levels on the big five increase slightly throughout their lifespan.
