PS381 Lecture Notes - Vise, Dysthymia, Interpersonal Circumplex
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An interpersonal theory perspective of normal and abnormal behaviour. Interpersonal theory forces at play that occur when we interact with people. A theory about personality and social interaction. Theory of personality : describes consistent, stable differences. Theory of social interaction : describes forces at play that leads us to engage in give and take when interacting with people. There are 2 unrelated dimensions y-axis : dominance (status, control), submissive on other side x-axis : friendliness (warmth, love), hostile on other side. The segments are fuzzy set (meaning that the boundaries are not so clear cut with peoples personalities) Related to the big five personality factors. : openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, neuroticism extraversion and agreeableness fit with the interpersonal theory personalities agreeableness goes between friendly and submissive, unagreeableness goes between dominant and hostile. Extraversion goes between dominant and friendly, and introversion goes between hostile and submissive ex.
