[CSP 161] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (21 pages long!)

• School: University of Rochester
• Department: Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology
• Course: CSP 161
• Professor: Andrew Elliot

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4 types, traits, and interactionism (part 2) All of these models shared a core five (the big five) These big five traits might transcend boundaries of language and culture. What are the five factors: has not actually been determined. Naming factors can be difficult therefore there is some disagreement as to how the factors should be named. Different measures might have different conclusions as to what goes into each trait: the five. Agreeableness trait that is concerned with maintaining relationships. Conscientiousness has the qualities of planning, persistence, and purposeful (cid:373)o(cid:448)e(cid:373)e(cid:374)t to(cid:449)ards o(cid:374)e"s goals. Openness/ intellect is fine with trying new things. Reflections of the five factors in behavior: scientists today have been focusing on how the five influence/ reflect upon the i(cid:374)di(cid:448)idual"s life. Better at interacting with strangers of the other gender. Less cooperative when dealing with social dilemma over resources. Values achievement and stimulation in their goals sororities. Feel they have a greater social support.