Personality in Organizational Settings and Disorders

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and their definitions related to personality traits, performance, and disorders as outlined in the lecture notes.

Conscientiousness (C)

A personality trait associated with being organized, responsible, and hardworking; correlated positively with job and academic performance.

Agreeableness (A)

A personality trait that reflects how well one gets along with others; slightly correlated with academic performance.

Emotional Stability (N)

A personality trait that refers to the ability to remain calm and composed; negatively correlated with job performance.

Openness to Experience (O)

A personality trait characterized by imagination and insight; weakly correlated with academic performance.

Job Performance

The effectiveness with which one carries out job responsibilities; influenced by personality traits such as conscientiousness.

Economic Success

The achievement of financial well-being; associated with traits like high conscientiousness and drive.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)

A personality disorder characterized by grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

A disorder marked by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others and violation of social norms.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

A disorder characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A disorder characterized by eccentric behavior and cognitive or perceptual distortions.

Type A Personality

A personality type associated with competitiveness and a sense of urgency.

Type B Personality

A personality type that is more relaxed and less competitive than Type A.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A disorder characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A disorder marked by social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy.

Dependent Personality Disorder

A disorder characterized by a pervasive fear of separation and an excessive need for care.

Personality Traits vs. Types

Traits are continuous dimensions of personality, while types are discrete categories.