PSYCH 218 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Joiner, Impulsivity, Surgency
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Personality: the study of traits, historically believed there was a biological basis. Cattell early 1900s, 16 factors, rigorous analysis. Lists of adjectives that describe the individual. Eysenk mid 1900s, dimensions such as: extraversion/neuroticism/psychoticism. Robert mccrae and paul costa 1980s. Factor analysis, five factor model = ocean: openness to experience (inventive/curious vs consistent/cautious); appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, curiosity, and a variety of experience. Values: conscientiousness-(efficient/organized vs easy going/careless) tendency to show self-discipline, act dutifully, and aim for achievement; planned rather than spontaneous behavior. Punctual: extraversion (outgoing/energetic vs solitary/reserved); energy, positive emotions, surgency, and the tendency to seek stimulation in the company of others. ***don"t get confused with shyness; extraversion can go crazy just need to recharge afterward: agreeableness - (friendly/compassionate vs cold/unkind); tendency to be compassionate and cooperative rather than suspicious and antagonistic towards others. Good-natured: neuroticism (sensitive/nervous vs secure/confident); tendency to experience unpleasant emotions easily, such as anger, anxiety, depression, or vulnerability.