Chapter 6:

Question 1

Define the looking glass self:

Answer 1

A theory of self-concept, where ones beliefs about themself are based on others perceptions and beliefs of them. To incorperate this into a study, the research must consider hwo the participants view themselves.

Question 2

What is the general Freudian perspective?

Answer 2

It is focussed on the unconcious being.

Question 3

What does the Trait perspective focus on?

Answer 3

Measuring aspects of personality that are able to be grouped into patterns of thought and behavior.

Question 4

What would a behavioral therapist focus on?

Answer 4

Action rather than cognition.

Question 5

What would a humanist coaching focus on?

Answer 5

The therapist would create an environment of empathy and acceptance to help the patient understand their emotions. Focussed on improving emotional awareness.

Question 6

A therapist uses the emotion-coaching technique to aid a depressed patient in improving emotional awareness. Which of the following perspectives will the therapist likely utilize?

a. Trait.
b. Freudian.
c. Humanist.
d. Behavioral.

Answer 6

Humanist - this focuses on using empathy and acceptance to improve emotional awareness.

Question 7

Define the Five Factor Model (AKA - Big Five Model):

Answer 7

The Five Factor Model is a taxonomy of personality traits. The five factors included are:
Openness to experiences.
Conscientiousness
Extraversion
Agreeableness
Neuroticism