PSC 162: Personality Psychology Lecture Review

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These flashcards cover essential concepts, definitions, and challenging questions related to personality psychology as discussed in the lecture.

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What is personality?

Personality is an individual’s characteristic patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior, along with the psychological mechanisms behind these patterns.

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What are the four main types of personality data?

Behavioral data, Life Outcome data, Informant-report data, Self-report data.

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What does the Trait Approach focus on in personality psychology?

The Trait Approach focuses on individual differences in personality.

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What is a major challenge in personality psychology?

Much of an individual's essence lies below the surface of what we can objectively see.

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What is the Electronic Activated Recorder (EAR)?

A method used to gather behavioral data by recording real-world interactions and behaviors.

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Why might self-report data (S-data) be biased?

Participants may be reluctant to admit negative traits, leading to distortion in their self-assessments.

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What is the Barnum Effect in personality assessments?

The tendency for people to accept vague, general statements as personally meaningful.

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What are some non-scientific methods of personality assessment?

Astrology, physiognomy, phrenology, and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).

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How do informant-reports (I-data) contribute to personality assessments?

They provide descriptions of personality traits from acquaintances such as parents, friends, and partners.

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What is the advantage of using Life Outcome data (L-data)?

L-data provides information based on significant life events, activities, and outcomes associated with a person.