OB 3 - Personality Flashcards
What is Personality?
“the psychological qualities that influence an individual’s characteristic behaviour patterns, in a stable and distinctive manner”
What is Psychometrics?
- “the systematic testing, measurement, and assessment of intelligence, aptitudes, and personality”
What are Chronotypes?
“a cluster of personality traits that can affect whether someone is more active and performs better in the morning or in the evening.”
What are Somatotypes?
Body type which may effect personality; temperament is related to physic e.g fat people are lazy
What five common traits of personality did Costa and McCrae find? (OCEAN)
Openness Conscientiousness Extraversion Agreeableness Neuroticism
Who theorised ‘type A’ and ‘Type B’ Personalities?
Friedman and Rosenman
What is a Type A personality?
“a combination of emotions and behaviours characterized by ambition, hostility, impatience, and a sense of constant time pressure”
What is a Type B personality?
“a combination of emotions and behaviours characterized by relaxation, low focus on achievement, and ability to take time to enjoy leisure.”
Who came up with the BIG 5 theory?
Costa and Mcrae
