Lab 2 - Introducing Personality

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Personality traits are inherently evaluative. How is this fact illustrated in The Pairing Game?

We make personality trait terms to make judgements of others. Our personality trait judgements help us to predict and understand people's behaviour.  

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What types of personality traits do romantic partners tend to match up on? 

Consensual (universally valued) traits such as physical attractiveness and intelligence, as well as idiosyncratic traits (that are not universally valued) such as political views and stances.  

Strongest matches include religion, conservatism and authoritarianism.  

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What are the two different processes that could lead individuals who are similar in overall attractiveness to become paired together?  

Maximisation strategy: trying to obtain the most socially desirable person – if the most desirable are already paired up then it typically leaves you with pretty-well matched people.  

Equalisation strategy: trying to obtain somebody who is a good match to themselves 

 

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How might the introversion-extraversion dimension of personality influence the outcomes an individual obtains in the "romantic marketplace"?  

Individuals who are outgoing and socially active (who walk around a room, get a chance to see more people, make more overtures, increase their visibility – may obtain more favourable outcomes in the romantic marketplace) - independent of their own value.  

Extraverts tend to end up with more attractive partners than introverts, even after controlling for their own attractiveness.  

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As discussed in lab, what are the three major uses of the term "Personality"? 

Consistency: continuity in someone's characteristics help us predict future behaviour.  

Description: central characteristics tell us what to expect from someone. 

Explanation: causal force – personality can explain the way in which somebody thinks, feels and behaves.