PY 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 41-43: Observational Learning, Thematic Apperception Test, Neuroticism
25 Aug 2016
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Trait theory- a model of personality that seeks to identify the basic traits necessary to describe personality. Traits- consistent personality characteristics and behaviors displayed in different situations. Cardinal trait- a single characteristic that directs most of a person"s activities. Secondary traits- characteristics that affect behavior in fewer situations and are less influential than central or cardinal traits. Factor analysis- a statistical method of identifying associations among a large number of variables to reveal more general patterns. Factors- the most fundamental patterns or combinations of traits. Psychoticism- the degree to which reality is distorted. The big five personality factors and dimensions of sample traits o. B. f. skinner- carried out pioneering work on operant conditioning o. Personality is a collection of learned behavior patterns. Social cognitive approaches to personality- theories that emphasize the influence of a person"s cognitions-- thoughts, feelings, expectations, and values-- as well as observation of others" behavior, in determining personality o.
