Chapter 1

Question 1

Intuitively based theories of human behaviour. Constructed by the common person. Use information collected though listening and talking to create a personality profile. Done unconsciously. Gives attributions to behaviour (why we do something) Casual and non-random. Try to determine personality. Look for further behaviour that confirms assessment.

Answer 1

Implicit Personality Theories

Question 2

How every day people seek to understand and predict behaviour

Answer 2

Lay Definition of Psychology

Question 3

Two aspects of Behaviour

Answer 3

1) Consistency - consistent patterns of behavior

2) Intrapersonal processes - emotional, motivational and cognitive processes that say how we and and feel.

Question 4

Alport’s definition of Personality

Answer 4

1) Dynamic - constantly adjusting and adapting
2) Psychophysical - mind and body in personality
3) Characteristic patterns - personality remains relatively stable across situations
4) Behaviour, thoughts and feelings - personality is central to how we experience our lives.

Question 5

Psychological construct

Answer 5

concept that is not directly observable.

Question 6

Assumes that all people can be described on a single dimension. Look for common traits. Force people into categories

Answer 6

Nomothetic

Question 7

Unique combinations of traits that best account for one single persons personality. Focus on traits unique to individual.

Answer 7

Idiographic

Question 8

Facial features influence personality. Links facial features with traits.

Answer 8

Psyiognomy

Question 9

Head features

Answer 9

Phrenology