PSYB30H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Neuroticism, Personality Psychology, 6 Years
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40 mc divided evenly b/w class and textbook: evolution on its own does not explain why some are more securely attached while some are insecure. It is through environmental and cultural exposure that refine our behaviours. Part 1: gordon allport, definition (1937): the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine his or her unique adjustments to the environment, dynamic organization personality is unified and coherent phenomenon. The experience of unity you feel like the same person across situation and across time. As a starting point, we need to recognize that personality is integrated quality. Parts of personality come together to create a whole person: within the individual personality is real. It is real: determine implies causation. It is what is responsible for our actions. Personality is not only for adjustment, but we are also proactive, grow and understand the environment. Humour prof is funny only during comfortable situations, while he is more serious during lectures.
