Introduction to Personality Theory Flashcards
It is the Latin word “persona” that is masked and used by actors to portray a role or false appearance.
Personality
Contribute to individual differences in behavior; may be unique, common, or shared but their PATTERN IS DIFFERENT for each individual.
Traits
Unique qualities of an individual that include attributes: temperament, intelligence, and physique.
Characteristics
Set of related assumptions that allows scientists to use logical deductive reasoning to formulate testable hypotheses.
Theory
aims at developing a theory
Inductive
aims at testing an existing theory
Deductive
It is the love of wisdom
Philosophy
Nature of knowledge
Epistemology
What is
1. Conceptual:
2. Operational:
Conceptual: definition given by the book
Operational: how we use/ apply those definitions
What is
1. Independent Variable:
2. Dependent Variable:
Independent Variable: affects the dependent variable (can be manipulated)
Dependent Variable: presumed effect
Following what the majority wants
Acquiescence
Extracting definition to generate new explanation/ definition.
META Analysis
Classification of things according to their natural relationships.
Taxonomy
What are the essence of a theory?
*Generates Research
*Falsifiable
*Organizes data
*Guides Action
*Parsimonious
What are LOTS Data?
Life data
Observed data
Test data
Self report data