PSYB30H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Relate, Heavy Metal Music, Big Five Personality Traits
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Some researchers suggest that there are additional factors that should be considered. But some say this is already an introverted component of agreeableness. Some say it is conceptually like openness, which has to do with being interested in the world and taking in knowledge, or conscientiousness. Where intelligence falls depends on how you define it. Has to do with understanding the big picture. Research seems to show an overlap w/ big 5. There is a possibility that the ffm is an artifact of development with weird participants. Key problem: derived in english using lexical approach. Assumes other languages will have words for same ideas. The big 5 has been validated in over 50 countries. Indigenous measures (measures used using the language of interest) get similar results except: Extraversion and agreeableness are not always distinct. The concept of openness varies it is defined differently in different cultures. Filial piety in china which has to do with respect for elders, experience, etc.
