PSYB30H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Big Five Personality Traits, Sexual Orientation, Trait Theory
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Personality (in terms of 5-factor model traits)= expressed even in simple things like hand shakes. E. g. : study & handshakes-> trained in observing handshakes & firm handshake composite from ratings of duration, eye contact, grip, strength & vigor. Found: men= firmer handshakes than women; also-> 3 of the 5 factors= related w/firm handshake. For openness-> correlation w/handshakes for women only (firmer handshakes= women were more open to new experiences) Some believe-> 5-fa(cid:272)to(cid:396) (cid:373)odel= does a(cid:272)(cid:272)ou(cid:374)t fo(cid:396) u(cid:374)usual t(cid:396)aits like (cid:862)ha(cid:374)d(cid:455)(cid:863) & (cid:862)athleti(cid:272)(cid:863) Others-> identify additional factors; table= pg 49-> does(cid:374)(cid:859)t i(cid:374)(cid:272)lude ph(cid:455)si(cid:272)al t(cid:396)aits, de(cid:373)og(cid:396)aphi(cid:272)s (cid:894)e. g. employed), unusual behaviours (e. g. Others-> identify additional factors; table= pg 49-> does(cid:374)(cid:859)t i(cid:374)(cid:272)lude ph(cid:455)si(cid:272)al t(cid:396)aits, de(cid:373)og(cid:396)aphi(cid:272)s (cid:894)e. g. employed), unusual behaviours (e. g. : evil) & other unusual personality adjectives. (clusters on table= also not included in 6-factor hexaco model) 3 possible personality traits= intelligence, religiosity & sexuality. But cattell-> did identify ability traits (e. g. : memory, math abilities, intelligence)
