PSYB30H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Trait Theory, Differential Psychology, Extraversion And Introversion
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Ch 4- theoretical & measurement issues in trait psychology. Meaningful indiv differences stability or consistency over time, and consistency acorss situations. Meaningful differences among individuals trait psych are interested in ways pl are diff from each other any meaningful way that ppl differ from each other may potentially be identified as a personality trait. Differential psychology: study of other forms of indiv differences in addition to personality triats: such as abilities, aptitudes, and intelligence. Extraversion, sensation seeking shyness attitudes are much less consistent over time: ex. Consistency across situations a 3rd assumption made by trait psych is that traits will exhibit some consitstncy across situations: ex. A man who is really friendly is expected to be friendly at work, at school, and friendly during recreating activities. Mischel: said that personality psych should abandon their effots to explain beh in terms of personality traits and recommend that they shift their focus to situations.
