Self-Esteem and Correlations

Three Fundamental Psychological Needs

Competence, Autonomy, Relatedness according to Self-Determination Theory.

Flow

An optimal experience characterized by heightened focus, a merging of action and awareness, and a sense of control over one's actions.

Scatterplot

A graphical representation used to visualize the relationship between two variables.

Correlation

A statistical measure that expresses the extent to which two variables are related.

Csikszentmihalyi's Flow Criteria

Includes clear goals with feedback, challenges suited to skills, and activities that are autotelic.

Positive Correlation

A relationship where increases in one variable correspond with increases in another variable.

Negative Correlation

A relationship where increases in one variable correspond with decreases in another variable.

Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

Reliability

The consistency of a measure over time.

Generalizability

The extent to which findings can be applied to contexts beyond the original study.

Self-Esteem Questionnaire

A tool used to measure an individual's self-esteem levels.

Theoretical Soundness

Refers to the foundation of a theory being backed by research and evidence.

Autotelic Activities

Activities that are pursued for their own sake, providing intrinsic motivation.

What make a good personality test

Clear, valid, reliable measure, generalization

A good personality test should have clear, valid, and reliable measures; consider a wide range of personality traits; be capable of producing consistent results over time; and ideally have evidence supporting its theoretical basis.