Psychology Unit 4: Personality Traits

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What is a primary disadvantage of the Type A staff?

They often fight due to strong emotional connections.

They are motivated to develop games.

They frequently socialize with each other.

They do not communicate well and forget to socialize. (correct)

How do the staff of Undertale No Mercy generally behave in relation to their work?

They show little interest in developing the game.

They take frequent breaks that significantly affect progress.

They are highly motivated and focus exclusively on work. (correct)

They engage in too much socializing instead of working.

What tends to characterize the behavior of the Type B staff in StoryFell?

They maintain high levels of communication about the game's progress.

They are inspired by their work and strive for success.

They feel unmotivated and often neglect their responsibilities. (correct)

They consistently strive to improve their coding skills.

What is a common misconception about Type A people?

They are more likely to succeed due to their competence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What led to arguments among the Type A staff members?

Differences in game storyline proposals. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Type A individuals?

Chill and relaxed (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the social interaction among the staff in Undertale No Mercy usually manifest?

They occasionally chit-chat but quickly return to tasks. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which Big 5 personality trait describes a person who is outgoing and more social?

Extroversion (C) Signup and view all the answers

What difference exists between the emotions displayed by Type A and Type B staff?

Type B staff often lack emotional connections. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common activity mentioned that the staff engaged in on the Discord server?

Talking about personal interests unrelated to work. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do Type B individuals typically interact compared to Type A individuals?

They maintain better interpersonal relationships. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of having a majority of Type A individuals in a dedicated community, such as the one described?

They tend to overwork themselves for the passion of the job. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the staff in both organizations?

Developing the fangame effectively. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which personality trait is characterized by a person keeping up with their responsibilities?

Conscientiousness (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, how do Type B individuals differ in their working style compared to Type A individuals?

They usually meet deadlines but work at a consistent pace. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated about people when discussing Type A and Type B personalities?

People can exhibit traits from both types. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Culminating Scrapbook Assignment (Unit 4)

This assignment is by Otis.
It's a unit 4 assignment.

Undertale: No Mercy

A fan game project by JefftheCowfish72
This project is being discussed in the study notes.

Type A vs Type B Personalities

Type A personalities are competitive, self-motivated, and hard-working. They are often stressed about deadlines and work, and can be easily angered.
Type B personalities are more relaxed and work at a steady pace. While not as focused on immediacy, B types are also capable workers and are generally good communicators.

Big 5 Personality Traits

Extroversion: Outgoing and social. Introversion is the opposite.
Agreeableness: Trusting and avoids conflict. Antagonism is the opposite.
Conscientiousness: Responsible and competitive. Lack of direction is the opposite.
Emotional Stability: Doesn't get too emotional. Neuroticism is the opposite.
Openness: Broad-minded and open to change. The opposite is also openness

Advantages and Disadvantages of Type A Staff

Advantage: The staff is passionate about working on the project despite not being paid. They volunteer to work hard and are motivated to propose new ideas and improve the game.
Disadvantage: They do not communicate well with each other and have difficulty connecting emotionally. This leads to conflicts over differing ideas and a tendency to become unfriendly.

Undertale No Mercy vs. StoryFell

Undertale No Mercy: Staff is predominantly Type A. They are highly focused on the work and are passionate about the project, to the point of overworking themselves.
StoryFell: Staff is predominantly Type B, less focused on the project's progress and prefer chatting and other less-productive activities.

Does Type A & B Accurately Describe the Organizations?

Undertale No Mercy: The organization's staff demonstrates Type A characteristics, as they are highly focused on their given tasks within the project.
StoryFell: The organization's team is largely characterized by Type B tendencies. They are less focused on completing the work, preferring chit-chat and other less-productive interactions.

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