applications

Deal-Makers

Traits that promote good relationships

Extraversion and agreeableness

Personality traits linked to being liked and communal traits

Number of friends and degree of agreement or conflict

Factors influencing success in relationships

Deal-Breakers

Traits that prevent or undermine relationships

Untrustworthy and anger issues

Traits that hinder relationships

Rejection sensitivity

Anxiously expecting, perceiving, and overreacting to rejection

Attachment theory

John Bowlby's theory on attachment as the basis of love

Attachment patterns

Self-fulfilling patterns influencing relationships

Personality and Economics

Traits like conscientiousness impacting economic success

Leadership and Management

Traits like emotional stability influencing management performance

Occupational Choice

Personality-job fit and Holland's six types of occupational choices

Personality and Health

Links between personality traits and health outcomes

Type A Personality

Personality traits associated with cardiovascular disease

Type C and Type D

Personality types linked to health vulnerabilities

Emotionality

The impact of negative and positive emotions on physical health

Conscientiousness

Personality trait positively related to health and stress management

Personality Disorders

Extreme configurations of socially undesirable traits

The DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for defining personality disorders

Major Personality Disorders

Clusters A, B, and C categorizing different types of disorders.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A therapeutic approach aiming to change beliefs and behaviors.

Personality Disorders

Conditions characterized by maladaptive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Involves odd thoughts, unconventional behavior, and difficulty in relationships.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Characterized by a belief in superiority, lack of empathy, and entitlement.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Involves illegal activities, impulsivity, and lack of concern for others' well-being.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Marked by emotional instability, self-harm, and unstable relationships.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Features extreme fear of rejection, need for reassurance, and emotional inhibition.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Involves rigid adherence to rules, judgmental behavior, and workaholism.

DSM-5

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, used for diagnosing mental health conditions.

Dark Triad

A concept including Machiavellianism, Narcissism, and Psychopathy traits in individuals.

Machiavellianism

Involves manipulating others for personal gain and can predict behaviors like workplace bullying.

Narcissism

Excessive self-interest, grandiosity, and inflated self-views.

Psychopathy

Characterized by impulsivity, lack of empathy, and disregard for societal rules.

Positive Psychology

Focuses on promoting meaningful and happy living, emphasizing normal personality traits for mental health.