PBSI 330 EXAM FLASHCARDS

Attachment Theory - Theory exploring how early caregiver relationships influence later adult relationships and personality.

Attachment Theory - Definition Proposed by John Bowlby; based in evolutionary psychology, explaining caregiving and attachment behavioral systems.

Attachment Theory - Harry Harlow’s research Monkeys preferred soft 'cloth mother' over 'wire mother' even if the latter provided food, emphasizing comfort and security.

Attachment Theory - Strange Situation A lab procedure where children are separated and reunited with caregivers to observe attachment styles.

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Types of Attachment - Secure Trusting, open; results from consistent and comforting caregiving; best psychological outcomes.

Types of Attachment - Anxious/Preoccupied Clingy, anxious; stems from inconsistent caregiving; fear of abandonment.

Types of Attachment - Avoidant/Dismissing Emotionally distant, avoids closeness; linked to caregivers who were cold or rejecting.

Types of Attachment - Fearful High anxiety and avoidance; sees both self and others negatively.

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Attachment Dimensions - Anxiety Degree of fear that a partner won’t be available when needed.

Attachment Dimensions - Avoidance Degree of discomfort with emotional intimacy and dependence.

Attachment Theory - Long-term impact Shapes adult romantic relationships; not fixed—stable relationships can improve insecure attachment.

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Personality Disorders - Defined by... Enduring patterns of thoughts/behaviors that deviate from cultural expectations, are inflexible, and cause distress.

DSM-IV-TR Clusters - Cluster A Odd/eccentric (e.g., paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal).

DSM-IV-TR Clusters - Cluster B Dramatic/erratic (e.g., antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, histrionic).

DSM-IV-TR Clusters - Cluster C Anxious/fearful (e.g., avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive).

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Borderline PD - Hallmark Emotional instability, identity disturbance, unstable relationships.

Borderline PD - Treatment Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Avoidant PD Fear of criticism or rejection; craves acceptance but avoids relationships.

Antisocial PD Manipulative, deceitful, impulsive; lacks remorse; often involved in illegal acts.

Paranoid PD Distrustful, suspicious; believes others have malicious intent.

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Big Five - Conscientiousness Most predictive of job success; linked to self-regulation, goal achievement, and longevity.

Big Five - Neuroticism Associated with instability in relationships; negative health effects.

Big Five - Agreeableness Relates to kindness and cooperation; improves satisfaction in relationships.

Big Five - Extraversion Linked to forming relationships; correlates with job satisfaction and sociability.

Big Five - Openness to Experience Correlates with creativity, openness to experiences, and self-expansion in relationships.

Big Five - Outcomes & Associations High C = job success; High N = unstable relationships; High A = positive relationships; High E = many relationships; High O = self-expansion.

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Maladaptive Traits - Disinhibition: Extreme low conscientiousness; impulsivity, risk-taking, irresponsibility.

Maladaptive Traits - Antagonism: Extreme low agreeableness; manipulativeness, callousness, grandiosity.

Maladaptive Traits - Detachment: Extreme low extraversion; withdrawal, intimacy avoidance, anhedonia.

Maladaptive Traits - Negative Affectivity: Extreme neuroticism; emotional instability, anxiousness, depressivity.

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ORVIS - Social Helping professions; associated with agreeableness; e.g., nurse, therapist.

ORVIS - Organization Logistics roles; linked to conscientiousness; e.g., project manager, budgeter.

ORVIS - Analysis Analytical roles; tied to openness; e.g., scientist, researcher.

ORVIS - Leadership Leadership roles; requires extraversion; e.g., CEO, political figure.

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Vocational Fit Career satisfaction when job matches personality traits and interests.

Flow State of deep engagement; occurs when task difficulty matches skill level.

CWB Counterproductive work behaviors; linked to low C, low A, and high narcissism.

Holland RIASEC Vocational interest model (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional).

Social Media & Personality Online traits mirror offline behavior; extraversion & narcissism linked to selfies; neuroticism may be masked.

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Dark Triad - Psychopathy: Low empathy + impulsivity; feels no remorse; can be charming but dangerous.

Dark Triad - Narcissism: Grandiose, needs admiration, lacks empathy; can exploit relationships.

Dark Triad - Machiavellianism: Manipulative, strategic, self-serving; ignores conventional morality.

James is in a romantic relationship and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Attachment Theory'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Theory exploring how early caregiver relationships influence later adult relationships and personality.

James is in an art class and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Types of Attachment - Secure'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Trusting, open; results from consistent and comforting caregiving; best psychological outcomes.

Monica is in a group project and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Types of Attachment - Anxious/Preoccupied'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Clingy, anxious; stems from inconsistent caregiving; fear of abandonment.

Alicia is in an art class and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Types of Attachment - Avoidant/Dismissing'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Emotionally distant, avoids closeness; linked to caregivers who were cold or rejecting.

Lila is in a hospital and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Borderline PD'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Emotional instability, identity disturbance, unstable relationships.

Victor is in a corporate meeting and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Big Five - Conscientiousness'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Most predictive of job success; linked to self-regulation, goal achievement, and longevity.

Monica is in a therapy session and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Big Five - Neuroticism'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Associated with instability in relationships; negative health effects.

Derek is in a romantic relationship and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Dark Triad - Narcissism'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Grandiose, needs admiration, lacks empathy; can exploit relationships.

Lila is in a group project and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Flow'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? State of deep engagement; occurs when task difficulty matches skill level.

Victor is at work and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'CWB'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Counterproductive work behaviors; linked to low C, low A, and high narcissism.

Monica is in a hospital and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Big Five - Outcomes & Associations'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? High C = job success; High N = unstable relationships; High A = positive relationships; High E = many relationships; High O = self-expansion.

Alicia is in a romantic relationship and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'DSM-IV-TR Clusters - Cluster B'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Dramatic/erratic (e.g., antisocial, borderline, narcissistic, histrionic).

Derek is in a hospital and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Attachment Dimensions - Anxiety'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Degree of fear that a partner won’t be available when needed.

Monica is in a corporate meeting and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Big Five - Conscientiousness'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Most predictive of job success; linked to self-regulation, goal achievement, and longevity.

Derek is in an art class and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Borderline PD'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Emotional instability, identity disturbance, unstable relationships.

Victor is in a therapy session and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Avoidant PD'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Fear of criticism or rejection; craves acceptance but avoids relationships.

Lila is in a group project and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Paranoid PD'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Distrustful, suspicious; believes others have malicious intent.

James is in an office setting and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Maladaptive Traits - Negative Affectivity'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Extreme neuroticism; emotional instability, anxiousness, depressivity.

Alicia is in an art class and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Attachment Dimensions - Avoidance'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Degree of discomfort with emotional intimacy and dependence.

Lila is in a romantic relationship and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Types of Attachment - Fearful'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? High anxiety and avoidance; sees both self and others negatively.

James is in a therapy session and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Dark Triad - Machiavellianism'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Manipulative, strategic, self-serving; ignores conventional morality.

Monica is doing research and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'ORVIS - Analysis'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Analytical roles; tied to openness; e.g., scientist, researcher.

Derek is in a nature-based job and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'ORVIS - Adventure'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Outdoor guide, bounty hunter, military contractor, police officer.

Victor is in a volunteer role and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'ORVIS - Altruism'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Helping professions; associated with agreeableness; e.g., nurse, therapist.

Monica is decorating her house and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Maladaptive Traits - Disinhibition'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Extreme low conscientiousness; impulsivity, risk-taking, irresponsibility.

Alicia is leading a team and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Leadership Emergence - Prestige'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Rising to top based on ability, talent, or moral force; admired but not feared.

James is in a public setting and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Leadership Emergence - Dominance'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Intimidating others to gain social status; associated with poor ethics.

Victor is applying for a job and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'What Employers Want'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? High conscientiousness and agreeableness, low neuroticism; extraversion and openness matter less.

Lila is in a leadership training and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'Transformational Leaders'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? High openness to experience; changes organizations in major ways.

Monica is journaling daily and consistently shows behavior that aligns with the concept of 'ORVIS - Erudition'. Which of the following best describes their likely behavior? Librarian, college professor, antiques dealer, foreign correspondent.