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What does the principle of causation in personality explain?
What does the principle of causation in personality explain?
- Behavior is entirely random based on external influences.
- Behavior, feelings, or thoughts are not random responses to outside influences. (correct)
- Personality traits are exclusively inherited and unchangeable.
- Consistency is the only factor that affects personality development.
Which type of knowledge is defined as official prescriptions regarding allowed actions?
Which type of knowledge is defined as official prescriptions regarding allowed actions?
- Values
- Legal knowledge (correct)
- Scientific knowledge
- Beliefs
How is ideographic analysis characterized when studying individuals?
How is ideographic analysis characterized when studying individuals?
- It analyzes personality traits in a purely theoretical manner.
- It seeks to generalize findings across groups.
- It only looks at observable behavior without context.
- It focuses on the unique characteristics of different individuals. (correct)
What is the main difference between O data and S data in psychological assessments?
What is the main difference between O data and S data in psychological assessments?
What type of analysis looks for associations between variables within a group of people?
What type of analysis looks for associations between variables within a group of people?
What does self-monitoring in personality psychology refer to?
What does self-monitoring in personality psychology refer to?
A tolerance threshold measures what in a society or group?
A tolerance threshold measures what in a society or group?
Which of the following statements correctly describes psychological test data?
Which of the following statements correctly describes psychological test data?
What is the main focus of the principle of consistency in personality?
What is the main focus of the principle of consistency in personality?
In the context of tolerance thresholds, what does it measure?
In the context of tolerance thresholds, what does it measure?
What distinguishes nomothetic study in personality psychology?
What distinguishes nomothetic study in personality psychology?
What does 'fatalism' imply about human control over their lives?
What does 'fatalism' imply about human control over their lives?
Which type of knowledge is characterized by systematic observation and evaluation of facts?
Which type of knowledge is characterized by systematic observation and evaluation of facts?
In personality assessment, what does S data refer to?
In personality assessment, what does S data refer to?
What type of personality assessment data is known for having a right and wrong answer?
What type of personality assessment data is known for having a right and wrong answer?
Which approach involves a detailed examination of an individual’s unique characteristics?
Which approach involves a detailed examination of an individual’s unique characteristics?
How does social desirability influence S data?
How does social desirability influence S data?
What distinguishes observer data (O data) from self-report data (S data)?
What distinguishes observer data (O data) from self-report data (S data)?
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Study Notes
Principles Explaining Personality
- Consistency: Indicates stable characteristics and traits in individuals over time.
- Causation: Suggests personality influences behavior, feelings, and thoughts instead of random reactions to external factors.
- Organization: Involves systematic identification of important traits that define personality.
Tolerance Threshold
- Refers to the level of acceptance or rejection of specific personality traits within a society or group context.
Views on Control
- Fatalism: Belief that external forces or entities control human actions and lives.
- Self-Determination: Emphasizes individual control over personal choices and life direction.
Types of Knowledge
- Scientific: Involves empirical observation and measurement of factual information.
- Beliefs: Everyday assumptions and narratives that shape general understanding, similar to storytelling.
- Values: Enduring perceptions regarding the world and one's role within it.
- Legal: Official guidelines dictating permissible and impermissible actions by societal standards.
Research Methodologies
- Nomothetic Approach: Examines typical behaviors across groups to find patterns and associations between variables.
- Ideographic Approach: Focuses on in-depth analysis of individual cases to uncover unique attributes differing from the norm.
Types of Data Collection
- L.O.T.S.L Data: Collects Life Outcome data including demographic information observable in public records.
- O Data (Observer Report): Refers to observer insights; can be naturalistic (real-world settings) or artificial (controlled scenarios where participants are aware of observation).
- T Data (Test): Involves structured tests where there is a right answer; measures behaviors through psychological evaluation and reactions to stimuli.
- S Data (Self Report): Information provided directly by individuals; includes structured (fixed format) and unstructured (open format) responses.
- Social Desirability: Tendency to present oneself in a favorable light.
- Faking: Altering responses intentionally, either to appear more positive (faking good) or negative (faking bad).
Principles Explaining Personality
- Consistency: Indicates stable characteristics and traits in individuals over time.
- Causation: Suggests personality influences behavior, feelings, and thoughts instead of random reactions to external factors.
- Organization: Involves systematic identification of important traits that define personality.
Tolerance Threshold
- Refers to the level of acceptance or rejection of specific personality traits within a society or group context.
Views on Control
- Fatalism: Belief that external forces or entities control human actions and lives.
- Self-Determination: Emphasizes individual control over personal choices and life direction.
Types of Knowledge
- Scientific: Involves empirical observation and measurement of factual information.
- Beliefs: Everyday assumptions and narratives that shape general understanding, similar to storytelling.
- Values: Enduring perceptions regarding the world and one's role within it.
- Legal: Official guidelines dictating permissible and impermissible actions by societal standards.
Research Methodologies
- Nomothetic Approach: Examines typical behaviors across groups to find patterns and associations between variables.
- Ideographic Approach: Focuses on in-depth analysis of individual cases to uncover unique attributes differing from the norm.
Types of Data Collection
- L.O.T.S.L Data: Collects Life Outcome data including demographic information observable in public records.
- O Data (Observer Report): Refers to observer insights; can be naturalistic (real-world settings) or artificial (controlled scenarios where participants are aware of observation).
- T Data (Test): Involves structured tests where there is a right answer; measures behaviors through psychological evaluation and reactions to stimuli.
- S Data (Self Report): Information provided directly by individuals; includes structured (fixed format) and unstructured (open format) responses.
- Social Desirability: Tendency to present oneself in a favorable light.
- Faking: Altering responses intentionally, either to appear more positive (faking good) or negative (faking bad).
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