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According to Gordon Allport, what is the key element of personality traits?
According to Gordon Allport, what is the key element of personality traits?
- Dynamic organization (correct)
- Static organization
- Genetic determinism
- Universal adaptation
What did Gordon Allport emphasize about the individuality of personality?
What did Gordon Allport emphasize about the individuality of personality?
- It is shaped by individual experiences, genetic factors, and environmental interactions (correct)
- It is not unique to each person
- It is shaped only by individual experiences
- It is shaped only by genetic factors
What determines an individual's unique adjustments to the environment according to Allport?
What determines an individual's unique adjustments to the environment according to Allport?
- Educational background
- Genetic inheritance
- Social status
- Personality traits (correct)
According to Allport, what does personality involve?
According to Allport, what does personality involve?
According to Eysenck's theory of personality, which dimension relates to an individual's level of sociability, enthusiasm, and assertiveness?
According to Eysenck's theory of personality, which dimension relates to an individual's level of sociability, enthusiasm, and assertiveness?
What did Allport stress about personality's nature?
What did Allport stress about personality's nature?
In Eysenck's theory of personality, what does the dimension of Neuroticism-Emotional Stability focus on?
In Eysenck's theory of personality, what does the dimension of Neuroticism-Emotional Stability focus on?
Which psychologist is best known for his person-centered or client-centered therapy approach?
Which psychologist is best known for his person-centered or client-centered therapy approach?
According to Carl Rogers, what is the therapist's role in person-centered therapy?
According to Carl Rogers, what is the therapist's role in person-centered therapy?
What did Eysenck expand the dimension of Psychoticism to include?
What did Eysenck expand the dimension of Psychoticism to include?
What refers to any observable reaction, behavior, or action produced by an individual or organism in response to a stimulus?
What refers to any observable reaction, behavior, or action produced by an individual or organism in response to a stimulus?
Which category of behavior includes behaviors that are innate in organisms and typically do not require learning or experience?
Which category of behavior includes behaviors that are innate in organisms and typically do not require learning or experience?
What is the first goal of psychology?
What is the first goal of psychology?
What can stimuli be categorized into based on their nature and complexity?
What can stimuli be categorized into based on their nature and complexity?
What is the main emphasis of the definition of psychology provided in the text?
What is the main emphasis of the definition of psychology provided in the text?
What does external behavior refer to?
What does external behavior refer to?
In the context of psychology, what does 'behavior' refer to?
In the context of psychology, what does 'behavior' refer to?
What did Wilhelm Wundt define psychology as?
What did Wilhelm Wundt define psychology as?
What do stimuli refer to?
What do stimuli refer to?
How did McDougall define psychology?
How did McDougall define psychology?
Flashcards
Functional Independence in Personality Traits
Functional Independence in Personality Traits
Traits are consistent across different situations, indicating functional independence.
Individuality in Personality
Individuality in Personality
Each person's personality is unique and cannot be fully explained by shared traits.
Dynamic Organization of Personality
Dynamic Organization of Personality
Personality is a complex organization of psychological systems that influence how we behave and think.
Eysenck's Extraversion Dimension
Eysenck's Extraversion Dimension
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Eysenck's Neuroticism-Emotional Stability Dimension
Eysenck's Neuroticism-Emotional Stability Dimension
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Person-Centered Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
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Eysenck's Expansion on Psychoticism
Eysenck's Expansion on Psychoticism
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Behavior in Psychology
Behavior in Psychology
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Innate Behaviors
Innate Behaviors
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Describing and Understanding Behavior
Describing and Understanding Behavior
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Simple vs. Complex Stimuli
Simple vs. Complex Stimuli
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Psychology: The Study of Behavior and Mental Processes
Psychology: The Study of Behavior and Mental Processes
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External Behavior
External Behavior
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Behavior in Psychology (Encompassing All Actions and Reactions)
Behavior in Psychology (Encompassing All Actions and Reactions)
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Wilhelm Wundt's Definition of Psychology
Wilhelm Wundt's Definition of Psychology
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Stimuli in Psychology
Stimuli in Psychology
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McDougall's Definition of Psychology
McDougall's Definition of Psychology
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Classical Conditioning
Classical Conditioning
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Operant Conditioning
Operant Conditioning
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Heuristic
Heuristic
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Study Notes
Gordon Allport's View on Personality
- Key element of personality traits identified by Allport: functional independence, suggesting traits are consistent across different situations.
- Allport emphasized individuality in personality, asserting that each person's personality is unique and cannot be entirely explained by shared traits.
- Unique adjustments to the environment are determined by individual traits and experiences.
- Personality involves a dynamic organization of psychological systems that influence behavior and thought patterns.
Eysenck's Theory of Personality
- Eysenck's dimension of Extraversion relates to an individual's sociability, enthusiasm, and assertiveness.
- The Neuroticism-Emotional Stability dimension focuses on emotional stability, anxiety levels, and moodiness.
Carl Rogers and Person-Centered Therapy
- Carl Rogers is renowned for his person-centered or client-centered therapy approach.
- In person-centered therapy, the therapist's role is to provide a supportive environment that fosters client self-discovery and personal growth.
Eysenck's Expansion on Psychoticism
- Eysenck expanded the dimension of Psychoticism to encompass creativity, impulsivity, and hostility.
Behavior in Psychology
- Behavior refers to observable reactions, actions, or responses produced by an individual in reaction to stimuli.
- Innate behaviors, which do not require learning, fall under the category of instinctive behavior.
- The first goal of psychology is to describe and understand behavior.
- Stimuli can be categorized based on their nature and complexity as simple or complex.
Definitions and Perspectives on Psychology
- The main emphasis in the definition of psychology revolves around the study of behavior and mental processes.
- External behavior pertains to observable actions that can be measured and analyzed.
- In psychology, 'behavior' includes all actions and reactions of an organism that can be observed.
- Wilhelm Wundt defined psychology as the study of conscious experience.
- Stimuli refer to external events or conditions that elicit responses or reactions.
- McDougall defined psychology as the science of behavior and mental processes.
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