PSYA01H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Thematic Apperception Test, Conscientiousness, Positive Psychology
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Helpful to understanding oneself & social world; able to apply to all types of people: nomothetic approach: examine personality in large groups of people, w/ the aim of making generalizations about personality structure. Beyond the big five: the personality of evil: theodore adorno suggested that a key personality type (ie. the authoritarian personality) were more likely to endorse and engage in prejudice & violence. Honesty-humility: michael ashton & colleagues developed the hexaco model of personality: a six-factor theory that. Only become aggressive when it serves their goals: psychopathy: tendency toward having shallow emotional responses feel thrill from conflict, exerting control and harming others w/ little remorse for their actions. High p"s become aggressive when physically threatened: narcissism: reflects egotistical preoccupation w/ self-image and excessive focus on self- importance always put themselves first rather than considering other people"s needs. High n"s become aggressive when self-esteem threatened.
