Personality Psychology Overview

A comprehensive collection of vocabulary flashcards based on the key concepts and information related to the Personality Psychology course.

Personality Psychology

The study of individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Academic Integrity

The commitment to honesty and ethical behavior in academic settings, prohibiting cheating and plagiarism.

Disability Resources & Services (DRS)

An office that provides support and accommodations for students with disabilities.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality that emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences.

Trait Theory

A theory that focuses on identifying and measuring individual personality characteristics.

Biological Theory

The perspective that biological factors such as genetics influence personality traits.

Phenomenological Theory

A perspective that emphasizes the individual's subjective experience and the meaning they derive from it.

Cognition

The mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, and remembering.

Motivation

The processes that initiate, guide, and maintain goal-oriented behaviors.

Psychopathology

The study of psychological disorders and the phenomena associated with abnormal behavior.

Nature vs. Nurture

A debate concerning the relative influence of genetics (nature) and environment (nurture) on human behavior and personality.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in personality development.