PSYC 333 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Situation Two, Trait Theory
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Ratio of lecture to reading is a little more towards lecture (60% lecture 40% readings)there is a little bit of overlap between lectures and readings. Inclusive from the beginning of the semester including today. Different people respond differently to stimuli in social realm. Different responses reflect underlying personality (e. g. , extroverted, honest, dependent) Variability of responses people display in a given situation does not reflect. Randomness but distinct and enduring personal attributes people bring to the situation (ross) People are consistent in their response and thus predictable. Behavior in one situation behavior in a following similar situation. Personality trait behavior in one situation (observer and/or objective assessment) Consistency controversy : behavior imagined in one situation or traits and behaviors correlations were low (above 0, but low) Correlation between traits scores and relevant observed behavior low. But specific responses to specific situations probably quite stable.
