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?

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

What led to arguments among the Type A staff members?

<p>Differences in game storyline proposals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Chill and relaxed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Extroversion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>They maintain better interpersonal relationships. (A)</p> 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?

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

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

<p>Developing the fangame effectively. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Conscientiousness (C)</p> 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?

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

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

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

Flashcards

Type A Staff

Staff members focused intensely on their work with limited social interaction.

Type B Staff

Staff members who are less motivated and more social, working on a fan project with low priority.

Communication Issues

Type A staff struggle with communication, leading to arguments and unfriendly behavior.

Emotional Connection

The relationship bond that helps coworkers understand each other better.

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Meta-narrative

A narrative that self-consciously addresses the devices of storytelling.

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Discord Server Dynamics

The behavior and interaction of staff on the communication platform Discord.

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Distractions in Work

When staff engage in conversations that divert attention from their tasks.

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Motivation Levels

The varying degrees of enthusiasm and commitment among team members.

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Type A Personality

Competitive, self-motivated, often stressed workers focused on deadlines.

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Type B Personality

Chill, laid-back individuals who work consistently without deadline stress.

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Misconception of Competence

The belief that Type A people are inherently more competent than Type B.

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Interpersonal Skills

Abilities to interact and communicate well with others, often higher in Type B.

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Big 5 Personality Traits

Five core traits: Extroversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Emotional Stability, Openness.

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Extroversion

The trait characterized by being outgoing and social.

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Conscientiousness

A personality trait marked by responsibility and competitiveness.

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Advantages of Type A

Type A individuals often volunteer for roles out of passion, driving creativity and productivity.

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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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