Chapter 13: Personality Psychology

These flashcards cover key concepts and terms from the lecture on personality psychology, focusing on the humanistic approach, specifically Carl Rogers' theories, and other personality assessment methods.

What is a key aspect of Carl Rogers' humanistic approach to personality?

The tendency to fulfill potential through personal growth.

What do we call the overlap between one's sense of self and actual experiences, according to Carl Rogers?

Congruence.

What is unconditional positive regard as proposed by Carl Rogers?

Acceptance and valuing of a person regardless of their behavior.

What are the two factors that determine the reliability and validity of a personality test?

Reliability refers to consistency of results; validity refers to the extent to which a test measures what it is intended to.

What personality type approach classifies individuals into different groups based on their responses to personality tests?

Type approach.

What are the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator's characteristics based on?

Classification into one of 16 distinct groups based on personality traits.

What is a known criticism of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator?

It lacks both validity and reliability.

What should one focus on to become a fully functioning person according to Carl Rogers?

Embrace new experiences, practice mindfulness, and accept oneself.

According to the four temperaments theory, too much yellow bile is associated with what personality trait?

Being quick to anger.

What is the importance of congruence according to Carl Rogers in personality development?

It leads to higher self-worth and alignment between self-perception and actions.