PSYCH 2B03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Trait Theory, Psych, Person L
6 Sep 2013
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Chapter 2: clues to personality: the basic sources of data. Looking at personality, can do four different things. Funders second law there are no perfect indications of personality; there are only clues, and clues are always ambiguous. The observable aspects of personality are best characterized as ambiguous clues personality resides hidden inside each individual. Must infer existence and nature since you cannot see personality directly. Inferences must be based on indications that can be observed. Information gathered can be misleading but the only other alternative is not gathering any information. Funders third law something beats nothing, two time out of three. Advantages and disadvantages of the main sources of data for personality. Disadvantaged: maybe they can"t tell you, maybe they won"t tell you, too simple and too easy, limited behavioural information, lack of access to private experience, error, bias, multi-determination, possible lack of psychological relevance, uncertain interpretation.
