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What tactic is most commonly associated with high levels of extraversion?
What tactic is most commonly associated with high levels of extraversion?
- Silent treatment
- Pleasure induction
- Avoidance of social situations
- Coercion (correct)
Which trait from the Dark Tetrad is characterized by manipulative strategies for personal gain?
Which trait from the Dark Tetrad is characterized by manipulative strategies for personal gain?
- Machiavellianism (correct)
- Narcissism
- Sadism
- Psychopathy
What behavior is commonly linked to traits in the Dark Tetrad?
What behavior is commonly linked to traits in the Dark Tetrad?
- Conflict resolution
- Fostering teamwork
- Online trolling (correct)
- Philanthropy
What is a common outcome of shyness in social situations?
What is a common outcome of shyness in social situations?
Which combination of traits is crucial for shaping social interactions?
Which combination of traits is crucial for shaping social interactions?
What is a primary reason individuals may experience breakups according to the violation of desire theory?
What is a primary reason individuals may experience breakups according to the violation of desire theory?
Which personality trait is linked to evoking hostile responses from others?
Which personality trait is linked to evoking hostile responses from others?
What concept suggests that people select partners with similar personality traits?
What concept suggests that people select partners with similar personality traits?
What is NOT a recommended strategy for couples to reduce evoked conflicts?
What is NOT a recommended strategy for couples to reduce evoked conflicts?
Which personality trait is most commonly desired in partners according to studies mentioned?
Which personality trait is most commonly desired in partners according to studies mentioned?
What does manipulation in the context of personality refer to?
What does manipulation in the context of personality refer to?
What personality traits strongly predict conflict and dissatisfaction in relationships?
What personality traits strongly predict conflict and dissatisfaction in relationships?
Which of the following is NOT a tactic included in the taxonomy of manipulation?
Which of the following is NOT a tactic included in the taxonomy of manipulation?
Flashcards
Machiavellianism
Machiavellianism
A manipulative strategy where individuals seek personal gain by exploiting others.
High Machiavellianism
High Machiavellianism
Individuals with high Machiavellianism prefer environments with fewer rules and less structure.
Dark Tetrad Traits
Dark Tetrad Traits
A cluster of four personality traits: narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism. These traits are associated with impulsivity, selfishness, and emotional callousness.
Shyness
Shyness
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Impact of Shyness
Impact of Shyness
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Personality and Social Interaction
Personality and Social Interaction
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Selection
Selection
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Assortative Mating
Assortative Mating
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Evocation
Evocation
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Hostile Attributional Bias
Hostile Attributional Bias
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Manipulation
Manipulation
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Taxonomy of Manipulation Tactics
Taxonomy of Manipulation Tactics
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Violation of Desire Theory
Violation of Desire Theory
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Study Notes
Personality and Social Interaction
- Personality influences social interaction through selection, evocation, and manipulation.
- These processes shape how individuals choose environments, evoke responses, and influence others.
Selection
- Personality affects the situations and people individuals choose to interact with.
- Mate selection studies show mutual attraction, dependability, emotional stability, and pleasing disposition are desired traits.
- Assortative mating suggests people tend to select partners with similar personality traits.
- Correlations show that agreeableness, conscientiousness, and emotional stability in partners predict marital satisfaction.
- Violation of desire theory suggests breakups are more common when a partner fails to meet desired traits.
Evocation
- Personality traits evoke specific responses from others.
- Aggression and hostility: Aggressive individuals evoke hostile responses due to hostile attributional bias.
- Evocation in couples: Disagreeableness and emotional instability are predictors of conflict and dissatisfaction in relationships.
- Gottman's principles for couples suggest strategies for reducing conflicts involve empathy, shared power, and compromise.
Manipulation
- Individuals intentionally influence or change others' behavior.
- Manipulation tactics include charm, coercion, silent treatment, reason, regression, and self-abasement.
- Personality predictors of tactics: High extraversion is associated with coercion and responsibility invocation, high agreeableness with reason and pleasure induction.
Dark Tetrad and Social Interaction
- Machiavellianism: A manipulative strategy for personal gain, often exploiting others. High Machiavellian individuals prefer loosely structured environments.
- Dark Tetrad traits: Include narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy and sadism. Behaviors like impulsivity, selfishness, and emotional callousness are common among these traits.
Shyness and Social Interaction
- Shyness is the tendency to feel anxious during social interactions.
- Shy individuals often avoid social situations, impacting risk taking and leading to isolation.
- Shyness is associated with avoiding situations with high uncertainty.
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Explore how personality traits influence social interactions through selection, evocation, and manipulation. Discover the impact of personality on mate selection, the responses evoked in social situations, and how these dynamics affect relationships. This quiz delves into key concepts and theories related to personality in social contexts.
