PSYB30H3 Lecture 8: Personality Lecture 8
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6 traits: unempathic, neurotic, arrogant, humorous, dramatic. Don"t dwell on the past, look to the future his. Allport"s proprium is described in terms of it"s functions or the things that it does. Sense of measuring up to expectations of others. Idiographic vs nomothetic: nomothetic approach look at commonalities, universalities, allport encouraged idiographic approach to study that centres on the individual in order to understand uniqueness. ) used a large sample, but also did a thorough investigation: used a holistic approach, idiographic, interdisciplinary approach, know whatever the text says about the tat ch 10, know last page about murray. To surrender and submit to others, accept blame and punishment. To accomplish difficult tasks, overcoming obstacles and becoming expert. To be close and loyal to another person, pleasing them and winning their friendship and attention. To forcefully overcome an opponent, controlling, taking revenge or punishing them. To break free from constraints, resisting coercion and dominating authority.
