PS271 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: 16Pf Questionnaire, Alpha Wave, Trait Theory
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All lecture material and the following from readings: Quiz 2 review guide: trait theory (allport, eysenk, cattell) and chapter 9: the biological approach (burger, 2011, pp. L life record data every day situations. Subject is unaware of the characteristics of what is being tested (response time). Highlights that traits are based in the nervous system biologically based and defined by frequency, intensity, and range of situations. This is qualitative: catell: nomoethic approach: studies groups. Looks for patterns of norms of social behavior. 16 personality factors derived from questionnaire (had surface traits and source traits which is the core of personality). Surface traits: behavioral tendencies that exist on the surface and can be observed. Source traits: internal psychological structures that are the underlying cause of observed inter-collations among surface traits. Traits and their differences: cardinal traits: expresses dispositions (every act is traceable to its influence). Central traits: expresses dispositions that cover more limited range of situations.
