PSYB30H3 Lecture Notes - Hypnotic Susceptibility, Conscientiousness, Big Five Personality Traits
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5 factor model of personality traits (big five) A trait a cluster of attributes that serves to distinguish one individual from another. Attribute anything that concerns the ways which we think, learn and feel act. Neuroticism (affect) individual differences the the propensity to experience distress (anxiety, frustration etc) Facets trust, straightforwardness, altruism, compliance, modesty, tender- Facets competence, order, dutifulness, achievement striving, self-discipline, Correlates negative affect (unpleasent emotional states), relationship. Facets warmth, gregariousness,assertiveness, activity, excitement seeking, impulsiveness, vulnerability difficulties. Extraversion (power) the tendecy to engage in positive social engagemements. positive emotions. Agreeableness (love) the capacity for empathy, cooperation, compramise. mindedness. Conscientiousness (work) the capacity for hard work deliberation. Correlates educational & occupational achievement, health and longevity. Openness to experience (ideas) readiness to take on new ideas, open to feelings. Temperament most heriditary individual differences, not due to environmental factors. Facets fantasy, aesthetics, feelings, actions, ideas, values.
