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Introduction to Personality
1. Trait theory
2. Psychodynamic theory
3. Cognitive-behavioral theory
4. Humanistic theorty
5. Sociocultural theory
1. Endomorph: heavy and fat, with a soft body and poorly developed
muscles (example)
a. sociable
b. relaxed
c. affectionate
a. energetic
b. competetive
c. aggressive
3. Ectomorph: tall and slim, lightly built, with flat chest and
poorly muscled limbs (example)
a. inhibited
b. apprehensive
c. self-conscious
b. Research findings
3. Many people simply do not fit into the neatly packaged category.
C. Contemporary Developments
1. Hans Eysenck (1958)
4. The "Big Five" (Go Penn!!, but not into the OCEAN)
a. extroversion
1. sociable vs retiring
2. fun-loving vs sober
3. affectionate vs reserved
b. agreeableness
1. soft-hearted vs ruthless
2. trusting vs suspicious
3. helpful vs uncooperative
c. conscientiousness
1. Organized vs disorganized
2. careful vs careless
3. disciplined vs impulsive
1. calm vs anxious
2. secure vs insecure
3. self-satisfied vs self-pitying
e. openness to experience
1. imaginative vs practical
2. preference for variety vs preference for routine
3. independent vs conforming
D. Trait Assessment
1. Professional tests
d. sample questions
4. scoring: 13 scales (full descriptions)
2. Self-administered tests
1. Weaknesses
b. Vulnerable to faking
2. Strengths
3. Conclusions