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1. You have always lived in a small town. Your best friend moved to Toronto a year ago. The two of you were very similar when you attended high school together, but now You seem so different. Using this example, explain how personality can be impacted by one's environment: Personality is influenced by environmental exposure, which shapes behaviors, values, and beliefs. Moving to Toronto, your friend may adapt to the fast-paced urban lifestyle and interact with diverse cultures. In contrast, remaining in a small town might reinforce traditional or familiar ways of thinking. Environmental differences create distinct life experiences, leading to personality shifts 2. Explain the acquiescence response set, why it is a problem, and what can be done to combat it: Refers to participants' tendency to agree with survey items regardless of the content → Acquiescence response set is a tendency to agree with almost every statement on a questionnaire, regardless of actual belief, often driven by a desire to please or appear agreeable. Skews data and reduces validity, as responses may not reflect true beliefs or behaviors. Occurs due to lack of attention, social desirability, or misunderstanding of questions. Mitigated by reverse-coded questions, varied item phrasing, and clear instructions 3. Why would gathering data from archival sources, such as Facebook, newspaper accounts,or federal databases, be advantageous to a researcher? Provides access to large, pre-existing datasets, saving time and effort. Allows for longitudinal studies and the analysis of trends over time. Reduces participant bias since data wasn’t collected specifically for the study. Useful for studying historical, societal, or large-scale phenomena 4. What is a meta-analysis and why is it an important technique for verifying scientific Outcomes? Combines data from multiple studies to identify overarching patterns. Increases statistical power and resolves inconsistencies in individual study results. Improves reliability and generalizability of findings across various contexts. Helps validate scientific conclusions by aggregating diverse evidence 5. Give three examples of nonshared environments between siblings: Siblings may form relationships with entirely different friends or social circles, leading to unique influences on their behavior and identity One sibling might experience a significant event (e.g., traveling abroad, going to a university or college, etc…) Siblings often pursue distinct interests, like one focusing on sports while the other excels in art, etc… 6. Which facets are associated with the openness to experience dimension of the Big Five? Using these facets, explain why openness is considered the “least intuitive” trait of the Big Five: Facets - Vivid Fantasy Life Artistic Sensitivity Deep Feelings Behavioural Flexibility (Adventurousness) Intellectual Curiosity Unconventional Attitudes A- Openness to Experience is often considered the least intuitive of the Big Five personality traits because it is more abstract and multifaceted compared to traits like Extraversion or Agreeableness, which are easier to visualize and relate to everyday behaviors Openness encompasses a wide range of characteristics, such as creativity, imagination, intellectual curiosity, aesthetic sensitivity, and a preference for novelty. These diverse aspects make it harder to pin down a clear, singular definition compared to other traits like Conscientiousness (e.g., being organized or disciplined). Traits like Extraversion are immediately observable in social interactions (e.g., being outgoing or talkative), while Openness is more inward-focused, relating to thoughts, ideas, and preferences It's harder to identify Openness in others without knowing their inner world or seeing specific behaviors, such as enjoying abstract art or engaging in deep conversations

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