Psychology Chapter 1: Personality Theories
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Which of these is a counter-argument from personality psychologists regarding the person-situation debate?

  • Personality traits are not stable across different situations.
  • Personality traits are solely determined by genetics and are unchangeable.
  • Situations have a limited impact on behavior compared to personality traits. (correct)
  • Situations have a significant influence on behavior, and personality traits play a minimal role.

The 'bloomer' study by Rosenthal & Jacobson (1968) demonstrated that teacher expectations can significantly impact student performance.

True (A)

Match the personality trait with its associated long-term outcome:

Conscientiousness = Increased career success and financial stability Agreeableness = Stronger social relationships and higher levels of prosocial behavior Openness to Experience = Greater creativity, intellectual curiosity, and tolerance for different viewpoints Extraversion = More social connections and leadership positions Neuroticism = Lower life satisfaction and increased risk for mental health problems

What are 'weak situations' in the context of judging personality traits? Give an example.

<p>Weak situations are environments with fewer rules, norms, or expectations, providing more freedom for individual behavior. An example would be a casual social gathering where people are allowed to express themselves freely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of personality is least strongly related to long-term outcomes?

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Individuals with a higher degree of self-awareness are generally better at judging the personalities of others.

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What are some characteristics of individuals who are good at judging others' personalities?

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Which of the following is a pro of self-report data (S-data)?

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Informed reports (I-data) provide insight into an individual's private thoughts and feelings.

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What does L-data stand for and what does it reflect?

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B-Data involves direct observation of actions in various __________.

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What is a con of informed reports (I-data)?

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Life outcome data (L-data) is not considered psychologically relevant.

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What are the two main contexts where behavioral data (B-data) can be collected?

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Match each data type with its description:

<p>S-data = Surveys and questionnaires about oneself I-data = Judgements made by others about a person L-data = Objective life facts such as hospital records B-data = Direct observation of actions in different contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to studying personality focuses primarily on individual differences and traits?

<p>Trait approach (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The psychoanalytic approach includes studying conscious processes of the mind.

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What is the primary focus of the biological approach in the study of personality?

<p>The biological approach focuses on how behavior and personality are influenced by neuroanatomy, biochemistry, genetics, and evolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The goal of the humanistic approach is to achieve __________ through free will.

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Match the following personality approaches with their characteristics:

<p>Trait approach = Focuses on individual differences and consistent traits Biological approach = Influenced by neuroanatomy and genetics Psychoanalytic approach = Emphasizes unconscious processes and internal conflicts Humanistic approach = Centers on personal worth and free will</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach investigates how rewards and punishments affect behavior and personality?

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The phenomenological approach is closely related to behaviorism.

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What research question would be appropriate for the biological approach?

<p>Questions about hereditary personality traits and their influence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of weak situations in relation to personality traits?

<p>They are better for judging personality traits. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reliability can exist without validity.

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What is the replication crisis?

<p>A situation in research where many scientific studies are difficult or impossible to replicate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The __________ method is a way to create tests based on theoretical reasoning.

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Match the following study designs with their key characteristics:

<p>Case study = In-depth analysis of a single individual or group Correlational study = Examines relationships between variables without manipulation Experimental study = Manipulates one or more variables to observe effects Quasi-experimental study = Compares groups without random assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes an effect size?

<p>It evaluates the strength and direction of a relationship. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Personality becomes more stable with age.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are researchers' responsibilities regarding participant protection?

<p>Ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, and minimizing harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of aggregation in research?

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Reliable measurements can sometimes be invalid.

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What are the key characteristics of a quasi-experimental study?

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A case study provides an in-depth analysis of a specific ______.

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Which factor can undermine reliability and validity?

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Match the research study type with its definition:

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Valid measures must also be reliable.

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What does reliability refer to in research?

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What is a primary concern of the replication crisis?

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Personality traits stabilize most during early adulthood.

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What responsibility do researchers have regarding the safety and privacy of participants?

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The debate regarding the influence of personality versus situation is known as the __________ debate.

<p>personality-situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following traits with their corresponding long-term outcomes:

<p>Conscientiousness = Better health and career success Neuroticism = Higher likelihood of mental health issues Extraversion = Improved life satisfaction and mental health Agreeableness = Potential negative mental health effects if overly agreeable</p> Signup and view all the answers

Agreeableness is solely associated with negative outcomes in relationships.

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At what stage of life does personality stability most commonly increase?

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Flashcards

Trait Approach

The dominant approach to studying personality, focusing on identifying and measuring personality traits that influence how people think, feel, and behave consistently.

Biological Approach

Personality is influenced by neuroanatomy, biochemistry, genetics, and evolution.

Psychoanalytic Approach

Freud's theory focusing on unconscious processes of the mind, including the id, ego, and superego, and internal conflicts.

Phenomenological Approach

Focuses on individual experiences, freedom of choice, and the meaning of life. It emphasizes the subjective understanding of reality.

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Humanistic Approach

Highlights the individual's self-worth and emphasizes personal growth through achieving self-actualization.

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Learning and Cognitive Approach

Studies how behavior changes through rewards and punishments, focusing on how mental processes influence behavior.

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S-Data

Data obtained directly from the individual themselves, often through self-reports, questionnaires, or interviews.

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Self-Report Data (S-Data)

Data collected through surveys or questionnaires where individuals report on their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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Informed Reports (I-Data)

Data gathered from others' observations and judgments of an individual's personality.

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Life Outcome Data (L-Data)

Data that reflects a person's life events and circumstances, such as education, employment, and marital status.

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Behavioral Data (B-Data)

Data based on direct observation of behavior in various settings, including natural environments and controlled experiments.

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Bias in Self-Report Data

A potential limitation of Self-Report Data where individuals might overestimate their positive traits or underestimate their negative traits.

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Bias in Informed Reports

A potential limitation of Informed Reports where informants' observations might be influenced by their own biases and limited knowledge of the individual.

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Multi-Determination in Life Outcome Data

A limitation of Life Outcome Data where a single event or outcome might have multiple contributing factors.

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Objectivity in Behavioral Data

A strength of Behavioral Data where it provides objective observations of actions and behaviors in various contexts.

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What is aggregation?

Combining data from various sources to create a comprehensive view and reveal insights not visible in individual data points.

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What is reliability?

The consistency of a measurement tool in reflecting the intended concept. It means repeated measurements yield similar results.

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What is validity?

The extent to which a measurement accurately assesses the specific concept it claims to measure.

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What is a case study?

In-depth exploration of a particular event or individual, using various sources of information and focusing on context and details.

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What is a correlational study?

Non-experimental design observing relationships between variables without manipulating them. It identifies patterns but can't establish causality.

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What is an experimental study?

Experimental design where researchers manipulate an independent variable, randomly assign participants, and use a control group to assess its effect on a dependent variable.

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What is a quasi-experimental study?

Aims to establish causal relationships between variables but lacks random assignment, relying on pre-existing groups.

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What are some factors undermining reliability and validity?

Measurement errors, sampling bias, poor data collection, researcher bias, unclear questions, small sample sizes, participant dropout, and environmental influences.

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Validity

How well a test measures what it intends to measure. For example, a personality test should accurately measure personality traits.

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Reliability

The consistency or repeatability of a test or measurement. If you take the test multiple times, you should get similar results.

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Case study

A research method that involves in-depth study of a single person, group, or event. It provides rich, detailed information.

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Correlational study

A research method that examines the relationship between two or more variables. It doesn't prove cause and effect, but can show how things are related.

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Experimental study

A research method that manipulates an independent variable to see its effect on a dependent variable. It's the gold standard for establishing cause and effect.

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Quasi-experimental study

A research method that examines the relationship between variables in real-world settings. It's similar to experimental, but with less control.

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Personality stability

The degree to which a personality trait remains stable over time. Generally, personality becomes more stable with age.

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Personality-situation debate

A debate about whether our personality is more influenced by our traits or by the situations we are in.

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P-Hacking

The practice of manipulating data or analyses to obtain statistically significant results, often leading to misleading conclusions.

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Publication Bias

A phenomenon where research studies with positive results are more likely to be published, while studies with negative or non-significant results are less likely to be published.

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Long-Term Outcomes of Personality Traits

The extent to which a personality trait is associated with positive or negative outcomes in life.

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Researcher Responsibilities

The responsibility of researchers to ensure the safety, privacy, and well-being of participants involved in research.

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Effect Size

A measure of the size or strength of an effect, indicating how much difference an independent variable makes on a dependent variable.

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Objective Tests

Objective tests used in psychology to assess various aspects of human personality, abilities, and cognitive functioning.

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Personality Consistency

The extent to which a person's behavior is consistent across different situations.

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Strong Situation

Situations can influence behavior even more than personality traits.

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Weak Situation

These situations allow more room for personality to express itself.

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Expectancy

The belief or expectation that someone will act in a certain way.

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Bloomer Study

The study where teachers were told that certain students were 'bloomers' and those students actually performed better.

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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A person's expectations about someone else can influence that person's behavior.

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Judgeability

How easy it is to judge someone's personality.

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Easy to Judge Traits

Traits that are easily expressed and observed through behavior.

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Study Notes

Lecture 1 (Chapter 1)

  • Trait Approach: The dominant approach focusing on individual differences in personality and behavior. It identifies consistent characteristics (traits) that influence thoughts, feelings, and actions across situations and time. Examples include how neuroticism might change over a lifetime.
  • Biological Approach: This perspective views personality as influenced by neuroanatomy, biochemistry, genetics, and evolutionary processes. It investigates inherited traits like anxiety.
  • Psychoanalytic Approach: Emphasizes unconscious mental processes, including the id, ego, and superego, stemming from Sigmund Freud's work. Focuses on internal conflicts and how they shape personality.
  • Phenomenological Approach: Centers on subjective experience, free will, and the meaning of life. It's closely linked to humanistic psychology and existentialism.
  • Humanistic Approach: This theory highlights personal worth and the desire for self-actualization. It emphasizes individual uniqueness.
  • Learning and Cognitive Approach: Focuses on how behavior changes based on rewards, punishments, and learned mental processes.  Social learning theory is a key element.

Lecture 2 (Chapter 2)

  • S-Data (Self-Report Data): Using surveys and questionnaires to gather information about a person's thoughts, feelings, and intentions. Easy access and potentially large amounts of data, though prone to bias and dishonesty.
  • I-Data (Informant Data): Collecting information from others about a person, often based on subjective judgments. It provides real-world insights but is limited by the biases and perspectives of the informants, and lack of access to private experience.
  • L-Data (Life Outcome Data): Observing a person's life circumstances, like employment, education, and marital status. Provides objective data, but less direct insight into personality factors.

Lecture 3 (Chapter 3)

  • Objective Personality Tests: Examples include the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) used for diagnostic purposes, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), assessing personality types.
  • Rational Method: Creates a test by logically relating test items to the construct being measured, relying on expert judgment.
  • Factor Analytic Method: Identifies underlying factors or dimensions within collected data. It groups correlated variables to simplify complex data.
  • Empirical Method: Creating a test by analyzing a large pool of items. Those that effectively differentiate groups are ultimately kept.
  • Reliability: Consistency of measurement.
  • Validity: Accuracy of a test in measuring what it claims to measure.
  • Effect Size: Measures the strength of a relationship or difference. Can be small, medium, or large, and is preferred over simple p-values.
  • Replication Crisis: A concern that many studies published in psychology may have questionable validity because of methodological issues.
  • Researcher Responsibilities: Researchers should ensure participant safety, privacy, ethical conduct, risk minimization, and informed consent.

Lecture 4 (Chapter 4)

  • Personality Stability: The degree to which people's personalities remain consistent over time. Research suggests increasing stability during middle age.
  • Personality-Situation Debate: A debate over the extent to which personality or situational factors influence behavior.
  • Situationists: View behavior as primarily influenced by the situation/context.
  • Personality Psychologists: Maintain the importance of stable personality traits in determining behavior.
  • Long-term Outcomes: Certain personality traits are linked to various life outcomes like health, relationships, career success, and mental well-being.

Lecture 5 (Chapter 5)

  • Personality Judgements: The Significance of accuracy and insight in judging others.
  • Expectancies: How people's beliefs and expectations about others can influence behavior, such as the "bloomer" effect.
  • Physical Appearance and Personality: How physical appearance can sometimes be misinterpreted as indicators of personality traits.
  • Aspects of Good Judges: Certain traits and characteristics associated with accurate assessment of other people's personalities, including intelligent and conscientious individuals.

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