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Which of the following is NOT a method used by psychologists to assess personality?
Which of the following is NOT a method used by psychologists to assess personality?
A score of 19 on a test of extraversion is meaningful without context.
A score of 19 on a test of extraversion is meaningful without context.
False
What are the two key concepts that sound personality assessments should meet?
What are the two key concepts that sound personality assessments should meet?
Reliability and validity
A personality questionnaire is a type of __________ scale.
A personality questionnaire is a type of __________ scale.
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Match the personality assessment methods with their descriptions:
Match the personality assessment methods with their descriptions:
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Which statement best characterizes collectivistic cultures?
Which statement best characterizes collectivistic cultures?
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Personality is viewed as flexible in individualistic cultures.
Personality is viewed as flexible in individualistic cultures.
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What is one purpose of personality assessment in psychology?
What is one purpose of personality assessment in psychology?
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People in collectivistic cultures often describe themselves in terms of their ______ relationships.
People in collectivistic cultures often describe themselves in terms of their ______ relationships.
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Match the following personality assessment goals with their descriptions:
Match the following personality assessment goals with their descriptions:
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What primarily resolves conflicts during the phallic stage according to Freud?
What primarily resolves conflicts during the phallic stage according to Freud?
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The latency stage occurs before puberty and is characterized by active sexual impulses.
The latency stage occurs before puberty and is characterized by active sexual impulses.
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What term is used to describe the process by which a child channels their energy into hobbies and friendships during the latency stage?
What term is used to describe the process by which a child channels their energy into hobbies and friendships during the latency stage?
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Freud's concept of ______ envy describes a girl's feelings of jealousy towards the male anatomy.
Freud's concept of ______ envy describes a girl's feelings of jealousy towards the male anatomy.
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of unresolved conflicts from the phallic stage?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of unresolved conflicts from the phallic stage?
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Match the following stages to their characteristics:
Match the following stages to their characteristics:
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What is one strength of Freud's psychoanalytic approach?
What is one strength of Freud's psychoanalytic approach?
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Children typically engage in play confined to others of the same ______ during the latency stage.
Children typically engage in play confined to others of the same ______ during the latency stage.
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Freud's psychoanalytic approach has significant research evidence supporting the existence of the unconscious.
Freud's psychoanalytic approach has significant research evidence supporting the existence of the unconscious.
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What happens to sexual energy during the latency period?
What happens to sexual energy during the latency period?
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What do trait theories propose about personality traits?
What do trait theories propose about personality traits?
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Freud's theory emphasizes the role of __________ on later life development.
Freud's theory emphasizes the role of __________ on later life development.
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Match the following weaknesses of Freud’s approach with their descriptions:
Match the following weaknesses of Freud’s approach with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is considered a difficulty for trait theorists?
Which of the following is considered a difficulty for trait theorists?
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Trait theories assume that all individuals have the same level of each personality trait.
Trait theories assume that all individuals have the same level of each personality trait.
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Study Notes
Module 2: Personality
- Module covers personality, including compulsory reading material from "Simply Psychology" (Chapter 18, Title: Personality)
- Personality is relatively stable, internal factors making one person's behavior consistent over time and different from others in comparable situations (Child, 1968, p. 83)
- Cultural influences on personality perception and expectations vary, with individualistic cultures emphasizing independence and collectivistic cultures emphasizing interdependence
Personality Assessment
- Personality assessment is a specialized psychological skill involving administration, scoring, and interpreting empirically supported measures of personality traits and styles.
- This is used to refine diagnoses, structure interventions, and improve behavioral prediction in various contexts, including clinical, legal, organizational, and educational settings.
Personality Assessment Tools
- Psychologists use various tools, including observations, interviews, client records, and standardized questionnaires.
- Questionnaires rely on self-reporting for assessing thoughts, behaviors, and feelings.
- Reliability and validity are important aspects of sound personality assessments.
- Reliability measures consistent results across various situations and over time.
- Validity measures the test accurately assesses aspects of personality.
- Social desirability bias is a concern in self-report questionnaires, where participants may respond in socially acceptable ways rather than honestly.
Theories of Personality
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Freud's Psychoanalytic Approach: Unconscious processes, id (drives), ego (rationality), superego (constraints) shape personality.
- The unconscious is a repository of unacceptable thoughts, wishes, and feelings
- Personality develops from resolving tension between id and superego via ego efforts.
- Defense mechanisms: Unconscious strategies the ego uses to manage anxiety.
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Psychosexual stages: Development occurs in stages that are based on erogenous zones, and each stage presents unique challenges and expectations.
- Fixations at any of these stages can manifest later on.
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Trait theories: Focus on identifying basic personality traits.
- Personality traits are relatively permanent characteristics of a person, evident in interactions.
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Hans J. Eysenck and Jeffrey Gray: Trait theories based on three universal traits: introversion-extraversion, neuroticism/emotional stability, and psychoticism.
- Psychoticism is less frequently incorporated into more recent trait research.
- The Five-Factor Model (McCrae & Costa): A model of personality with five main traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
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Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura): Personality results from constant interaction between individuals and their environment, influenced by cognitive processes.
- Self-efficacy is a key component: belief in one's ability to complete tasks.
- This model emphasizes the importance of self-regulation.
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Explore the principles of personality as outlined in Chapter 18 of 'Simply Psychology'. This module delves into the stability of personality traits, cultural influences, and the importance of personality assessments in various contexts. Discover how these assessments aid in diagnosis and intervention strategies.
