PSYC 101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Cognitive Dissonance, Attitude Change, Electroconvulsive Therapy
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Exam 3 will be on personality, psychological disorders, treatment of disorders, and social psychology. These topics are covered in chapters 11, 13, 14, and 15 of the textbook and in the lectures since exam 2. Processing information at a deeper level is the key to better understanding and memory. Answer the questions below in a thorough and thoughtful way. Write (or type) detailed answers for each question: define personality. Elaborate on each key word in the definition. Consistent across time and situations: describe the traits in the big 5 model of personality. Neuroticism: (negative emotionality) emotional reactivity; calm v. anxious; secure v. insecure. Extraversion: (positive emotionality) introverted v. extraverted; sociable v. retiring; affectionate v. reserved. Openness to experience: close-minded v. open-minded; imaginative v. practical. Agreeableness: feelings towards others; soft-hearted v. ruthless; trusting v. suspicious. Conscientiousness: organized v. disorganized; careful v. careless: compare and contrast self-report inventories and projective tests of personality traits.
