Traits and personality change

Intro to personality exam 1

Situationalist

Believes situations are more important than traits for determining behavior (inaccurate)

Interationanism

both traits and situation determine behavior

Personality types

Summary of multiple trait dimensions

Facets of Neuroticism

Volatility, Withdrawal

Facets of Agreeableness

Compassion, Politeness

Facets of Conscientiousness

Industriousness, Orderliness

Facets of Extraversion

Enthusiasm, Assertiveness

Facets of Openness/Intellect

Intellect, Openness

Functions underlying Extroversion

Sensitivity to Reward (cues of actual or possible goal attainment).

Functions underlying Neuroticism

Sensitivity to Threat/Punishment (uncertainty, obstacle).

Functions underlying Conscientiousness

Top-Down Control of Motivation (goal prioritization and maintenance).

Functions underlying Openness/Intellect

Cognitive Exploration.

Functions underlying Agreeableness

Cooperation, Altruism.

Increase with age

Emotional Stability, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness.

Decrease with age

Extraversion, Openness/Intellect.

Rank-order stability increases:

until age 50

Rank-order stability decreases:

after age 60