COMM 222 Final: Final Review - 222
4 Feb 2017
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Personality (cid:120) relatively stable set of psychological characteristics that influences the way an individual reacts with their environment. Situational (cid:120) environmental factors: anyone in same situation will react the same. Trait activation (cid:120) you have certain traits but they don"t always show up: environment/situation brings them out (cid:131) ex. Aggressive when needed but not an aggressive person. Openness to experience (cid:120) curious, original vs. dull, unimaginative. Conscientiousness (cid:120) dependable, responsible vs. careless, impulsive (cid:120) most important one for most situations (when in doubt, put this one for mcq) Internal (cid:314) you control the situation (skills, knowledge, etc. ) External (cid:314) situation is controlled by outside factors (weather, luck, etc. ) Interpersonal skills (cid:314) to work with others (cooperation, collaboration, etc. ) Intrapersonal skills (cid:314) within yourself (problem solving, risk-taking, etc. ) Practical skills (cid:314) help perform a task (ex. Positive reinforcement (cid:120) the addition of a positive stimulus to encourage a desirable behaviour: ex. You get a cookie every time you make your bed.
