FRHD 2060 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Midlife Crisis, Reward Dependence, Harm Avoidance
2 Apr 2016
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How is it measured and are they really measuring whatever it is properly . Dispositional traits: aspects of personality that are consistent across different contexts and can be compared across a group along a continuum representing high and low degrees of the characteristic (vs. , qualitative methods: The case for stability the five-factor model: Neuroticism high scorers tend to be nervous, high-strung, insecure, worrying; low scorers tend to be calm, relaxed, secure, hardy) Extraversion high scorers tend to be sociable, friendly, fun loving, talkative; low scorers tend to be introverted, reserved, inhibited, quiet) Openness to experience high scorers tend to be original, creative, curious, complex; low scorers tend to be conventional. Agreeableness high scorers tend to be good natured, sympathetic, forgiving, courteous; low scorers tend to be critical, rude, harsh, callous. Conscientiousness high scorers tend to be reliable, well-organized, self-disciplined, careful; low scorers tend to be disorganized, undependable, negligent.
