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How does a person's environment primarily influence their personality?
How does a person's environment primarily influence their personality?
- By influencing the rate of neurogenesis.
- By having no significant effect if the person's childhood was consistent.
- By shaping their behaviors, values, and beliefs. (correct)
- By altering their genetic predispositions.
What is the main issue caused by the acquiescence response set in survey research?
What is the main issue caused by the acquiescence response set in survey research?
- It decreases the statistical power of the study.
- It makes participants feel more engaged in the study.
- It increases the likelihood of participants understanding all questions.
- It results in data that does not accurately reflect true beliefs. (correct)
Which of these is NOT a recommended method for mitigating the acquiescence response set?
Which of these is NOT a recommended method for mitigating the acquiescence response set?
- Varying the phrasing of the questions.
- Clear instruction to encourage engagement.
- Using reverse-coded questions in your survey.
- Using only positively worded questions. (correct)
What is a primary advantage of utilizing archival data sources in research?
What is a primary advantage of utilizing archival data sources in research?
Why would a researcher choose to utilize archival data over conducting a new survey?
Why would a researcher choose to utilize archival data over conducting a new survey?
What is the primary purpose of a meta-analysis?
What is the primary purpose of a meta-analysis?
How does a meta-analysis contribute to the verification of scientific outcomes?
How does a meta-analysis contribute to the verification of scientific outcomes?
In the context of the example provided, why might a person's personality change after moving to a new city?
In the context of the example provided, why might a person's personality change after moving to a new city?
What is a potential drawback of relying solely on self-report questionnaires to assess personality?
What is a potential drawback of relying solely on self-report questionnaires to assess personality?
If a researcher is looking to study the evolution of a particular cultural trend over several decades, which research method would likely be most advantageous?
If a researcher is looking to study the evolution of a particular cultural trend over several decades, which research method would likely be most advantageous?
What is one reason that openness to experience is considered the least intuitive trait of the Big Five?
What is one reason that openness to experience is considered the least intuitive trait of the Big Five?
Which of the following is NOT a facet associated with openness to experience?
Which of the following is NOT a facet associated with openness to experience?
How might siblings differ in their nonshared environments?
How might siblings differ in their nonshared environments?
What dimension is primarily assessed by the concept of openness to experience?
What dimension is primarily assessed by the concept of openness to experience?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically associated with openness?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically associated with openness?
Why might openness to experience be difficult to identify in others?
Why might openness to experience be difficult to identify in others?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of nonshared environments between siblings?
Which of the following best illustrates the concept of nonshared environments between siblings?
Which characteristic demonstrates openness to experience?
Which characteristic demonstrates openness to experience?
What aspect of openness makes it challenging to define compared to other personality traits?
What aspect of openness makes it challenging to define compared to other personality traits?
How can behavioral flexibility be interpreted within the openness to experience trait?
How can behavioral flexibility be interpreted within the openness to experience trait?
Which of the following is an example of a nonshared environment that may influence sibling behavior?
Which of the following is an example of a nonshared environment that may influence sibling behavior?
What is a key reason that makes the trait of openness to experience less intuitive than other traits in the Big Five?
What is a key reason that makes the trait of openness to experience less intuitive than other traits in the Big Five?
Which facet is NOT associated with the openness to experience personality trait?
Which facet is NOT associated with the openness to experience personality trait?
How does the concept of behavioral flexibility relate to openness to experience?
How does the concept of behavioral flexibility relate to openness to experience?
Which of the following best describes the characteristic of 'vivid fantasy life' as related to openness?
Which of the following best describes the characteristic of 'vivid fantasy life' as related to openness?
What aspect of openness can make it harder to observe in individuals?
What aspect of openness can make it harder to observe in individuals?
Which of the following events might exemplify a significant experience that influences one sibling's identity over the other's?
Which of the following events might exemplify a significant experience that influences one sibling's identity over the other's?
Which of the following statements about openness to experience is accurate?
Which of the following statements about openness to experience is accurate?
What is an underlying quality of individuals who score high on openness to experience?
What is an underlying quality of individuals who score high on openness to experience?
How is artistic sensitivity characterized in relation to the openness trait?
How is artistic sensitivity characterized in relation to the openness trait?
How does moving to a larger city like Toronto potentially influence one's personality compared to living in a small town?
How does moving to a larger city like Toronto potentially influence one's personality compared to living in a small town?
What is one major consequence of the acquiescence response set during survey research?
What is one major consequence of the acquiescence response set during survey research?
Which of the following presents a distinct advantage of utilizing archival data sources in research?
Which of the following presents a distinct advantage of utilizing archival data sources in research?
In the context of research methodology, what is the defining characteristic of a meta-analysis?
In the context of research methodology, what is the defining characteristic of a meta-analysis?
Why might reverse-coded questions be included in a survey?
Why might reverse-coded questions be included in a survey?
What role does exposure to different cultures play in shaping personality according to environmental influences?
What role does exposure to different cultures play in shaping personality according to environmental influences?
What is a primary risk associated with forgotten or misunderstood survey questions?
What is a primary risk associated with forgotten or misunderstood survey questions?
How does participant bias differ when using archival data compared to new surveys?
How does participant bias differ when using archival data compared to new surveys?
What effect does a meta-analysis have on the reliability of scientific findings?
What effect does a meta-analysis have on the reliability of scientific findings?
Which factor is primarily responsible for enhanced adaptability to a new environment?
Which factor is primarily responsible for enhanced adaptability to a new environment?
Flashcards
Acquiescence Response Set
Acquiescence Response Set
Tendency for participants to agree with statements on a questionnaire regardless of content, often due to wanting to please or appear agreeable.
Meta-Analysis
Meta-Analysis
Combining data from multiple studies to identify overarching patterns and enhance the strength and reliability of findings.
Archival Data
Archival Data
Gathering data from pre-existing sources like Facebook posts, newspapers, or government databases.
Environmental Influence on Personality
Environmental Influence on Personality
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Longitudinal Study
Longitudinal Study
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Generalizability (of Findings)
Generalizability (of Findings)
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Verifying Scientific Outcomes
Verifying Scientific Outcomes
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Combating Acquiescence Response Set
Combating Acquiescence Response Set
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Reduced Participant Bias
Reduced Participant Bias
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Advantages of Archival Data
Advantages of Archival Data
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Meta-analysis: Combining Evidence
Meta-analysis: Combining Evidence
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Nonshared Environments
Nonshared Environments
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Nonshared Environment Example: Friend Groups
Nonshared Environment Example: Friend Groups
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Nonshared Environment Example: Significant Events
Nonshared Environment Example: Significant Events
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Nonshared Environment Example: Distinct Interests
Nonshared Environment Example: Distinct Interests
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Openness to Experience
Openness to Experience
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Vivid Fantasy Life
Vivid Fantasy Life
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Artistic Sensitivity
Artistic Sensitivity
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Deep Feelings
Deep Feelings
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Behavioral Flexibility (Adventurousness)
Behavioral Flexibility (Adventurousness)
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Generalizability
Generalizability
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What is Meta-analysis?
What is Meta-analysis?
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What are Nonshared Environments?
What are Nonshared Environments?
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What is Openness to Experience?
What is Openness to Experience?
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What is Vivid Fantasy Life?
What is Vivid Fantasy Life?
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What is Artistic Sensitivity?
What is Artistic Sensitivity?
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What is Deep Feelings?
What is Deep Feelings?
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What is Behavioral Flexibility (Adventurousness)?
What is Behavioral Flexibility (Adventurousness)?
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What is Intellectual Curiosity?
What is Intellectual Curiosity?
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What are Unconventional Attitudes?
What are Unconventional Attitudes?
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Why is Openness to Experience considered the 'least intuitive' Big Five trait?
Why is Openness to Experience considered the 'least intuitive' Big Five trait?
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Study Notes
Personality and Environment
- Personality is shaped by environmental exposure, influencing behaviors, values, and beliefs.
- Moving to a new environment (e.g., city) can lead to adapting to a new lifestyle and interacting with diverse cultures.
- Remaining in a familiar environment can reinforce existing ways of thinking.
- Environmental differences lead to distinct life experiences, impacting personality shifts.
Acquiescence Response Bias
- Acquiescence response bias is the tendency to agree with survey statements, regardless of content.
- This is often driven by a desire to please or appear agreeable, skewing data.
- This bias reduces data validity, as responses may not reflect true beliefs or behaviors.
- Potential causes include lack of attention, social desirability, or misunderstanding questions.
- Mitigating strategies include reverse-coded questions, varied phrasing, and clear instructions.
Archival Data Advantages
- Utilizing archival data (e.g., Facebook, newspapers, federal databases) offers access to large, pre-existing datasets.
- This saves researchers time and effort.
- Longitudinal studies and trend analysis are facilitated.
- Reduced participant bias, as the data wasn't collected specifically for the study.
- Valuable for studying historical, societal, or large-scale phenomena.
Meta-Analysis
- Combines data from multiple studies to identify overarching patterns, increasing statistical power.
- Addresses inconsistencies within individual studies, improving reliability and generalizability.
- Helps validate scientific conclusions using aggregated evidence.
Nonshared Environments (Siblings)
- Nonshared environments lead to differences in sibling experiences, influencing their individual development.
- This includes forming different friend groups, experiencing unique events (e.g., travel, education), and pursuing varied interests.
- The differences in experiences contribute to individual development, personality, and identity.
Openness to Experience (Big Five)
- Openness to experience is one of the five main personality traits, encompassing creativity, imagination, intellectual curiosity, aesthetic sensitivity, and a preference for novelty.
- Openness is less straightforward to observe compared to other traits like extraversion.
- Openness encompasses diverse facets like vivid fantasy, artistic sensitivity, deep feelings, behavioral flexibility, intellectual curiosity, and unconventional attitudes.
- Openness is considered less "intuitive" due to its abstract, multifaceted nature compared to other, more easily visualized traits, such as extraversion or agreeableness.
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