Psychology 1000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Middle Ages, The Conscious Mind, Midlife Crisis

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Laura Fazakas- De Hoog

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Personality trait- a durable disposition to behave in a certain way across situations. A good trait explains consistency across situations but also differences (distinctiveness) o o o. The big 5 seldom show correlations to behavior beyond 0. 2-0. 3, so they added 6 sub- categories under each factor called facets. Openness to experience o o o o o o o o o o o o o o curiosity flexibility openness to experience vivid fantasy creative artistic sensitivity flexible attitudes. Conscientiousness diligent disciplined well-organized punctual dependable persevering o. Agreeableness o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o. Estimate that personality traits are ~50% heritable o o. Developed profiles for individuals, and distinct groups (athletes, artists) Type a: o o o o o o o o o o. Live under great pressure, demanding of themselves and others. More relaxed and agreeable, far less time urgency.