Unit 4 Vocab

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Agreeableness

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A personality trait that reflects a person's tendency to be compassionate and cooperative towards others.

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Big Five

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A model of personality that includes five broad dimensions: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

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Conscientiousness

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A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, and discipline.

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Conscious Mind

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The part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that we are currently aware of.

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Defense Mechanisms

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Psychological strategies used by the ego to manage anxiety and protect the self from distress.

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Denial

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A defense mechanism where a person refuses to accept reality or facts.

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Displacement

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A defense mechanism where emotions are redirected from a dangerous object to a safe one.

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Ego

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The part of the personality that mediates between the desires of the id and the realities of the external world.

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External Locus of Control

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The belief that outside forces, rather than personal actions, determine one's fate.

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Extraversion

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A personality trait characterized by sociability, talkativeness, and assertiveness.