TED: Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality | Brian Little

The video explores personality psychology, focusing on the OCEAN model, which includes openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. It discusses how these traits affect behavior and well-being. The speaker delves into extroversion and introversion, highlighting their differences in social behavior and communication. The importance of idiosyncratic traits and personal projects is emphasized, suggesting that understanding these can lead to better self-awareness and interpersonal relationships.

What is the primary focus of personality psychology?

• To understand how people are similar and different.

• To analyze historical figures' personalities.

• To diagnose psychological disorders.

• To study the impact of environment on behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a dimension in the OCEAN model?

• Empathy

• Neuroticism

• Conscientiousness

• Openness

How do open individuals typically achieve success?

• By being highly agreeable.

• By avoiding social interactions.

• By sticking to deadlines and persevering.

• By being audacious and occasionally odd.

What is a common characteristic of extroverts?

• They prefer quiet environments.

• They need stimulation and excitement.

• They avoid social gatherings.

• They dislike loud noises.

How does caffeine affect extroverts compared to introverts?

• It has no effect on either.

• It causes extroverts to become introverted.

• It works better with extroverts.

• It makes introverts more social.

What is a key difference in communication between extroverts and introverts?

• Extroverts use more complex language.

• Introverts stand closer during conversations.

• Introverts prefer simple, direct language.

• Extroverts use diminutive terms more often.

How do extroverts typically address someone named Charles?

• They keep calling him Charles.

• They quickly switch to using nicknames.

• They avoid using his name.

• They use his full name only.

What is the concept of 'free traits' about?

• Traits that are inherited genetically.

• Traits that are enacted to achieve personal goals.

• Traits that are only present in extroverts.

• Traits that are fixed and unchangeable.

Why might someone act out of character according to the concept of free traits?

• To avoid being noticed.

• To advance a core project in their life.

• To mimic someone they admire.

• To fit into a social group.

What should you ask someone to understand them better, according to the speaker?

• What are your core projects in life?

• What type of person are you?

• What is your favorite color?

• What is your biggest fear?