Crash Course Psychology: Measuring Personality Flashcard

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What is the main goal of personality psychology?

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To measure consistent patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion

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According to Trait Theory, what are the 'Big Five' personality traits?

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Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism

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Someone who prefers structure, organization, and responsibility scores high in which Big Five trait?

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Conscientiousness

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The Social-Cognitive Perspective emphasizes what main idea?

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Personality results from the interaction of behavior, environment, and internal factors

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What is the difference between an internal and external locus of control?

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Internal = control by personal effort; External = control by luck or outside forces

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Which test asks people to make up stories about ambiguous pictures to reveal underlying motives and concerns?

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Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

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What is the Humanistic view of the 'self'?

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A sense of personal identity developed through self-awareness and growth