PSYCH 1100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Social Comparison Theory, Face Validity, Factor Analysis

• School: Ohio State University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH 1100
• Professor: All

Document Summary

Psychology 100 finals review packet (also, don"t forget to study old quizzes/tests/review packets and to read the textbook!: personality: Trait: relatively enduring predispositions that influence our behavior across many situations. Nomothetic approach: approach to personality that focuses on identifying generalities that govern the behavior of all individuals. Idiographic approach: approach to personality that focuses on identifying the unique configuration of characteristics and life history experiences within a person. Molecular genetic studies: investigations that allow researchers to pinpoint genes associated with specific personality traits. Catharsis: feeling of relief following a dramatic outpouring of emotion. Psychic determinism: the assumption that all psychological events have a cause. Id: reservoir of our most primitive impulses including sex and aggression. Pleasure principle: tendency of the id to strive for immediate gratification. Ego: psyche"s executive and principal decision maker. Reality principle: tendency of the ego to postpone gratification until it can find an appropriate outlet. Defense mechanism: unconscious maneuvers intended to minimize anxiety.