Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Social Cognitive Theory, Midlife Crisis, Collective Unconscious

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Laura Fazakas- De Hoog

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What is personality? list 5 adjectives that describe you well. Personality trait durable disposition to behave in a certain way across situations consistency (across situations) distinctiveness (individual differences) A good personality theory explains consistency across situations (but also differences) explains individual differences is consistent with research ndings stimulates subsequent research. Five factor trait model of personality derived using factor analysis. Genetic contribution to personality estimate that personality traits are about 50% heritable. Optimism view themselves, their lives, their future, and others in a very positive or hopeful manner pessimism view themselves, their lives, their future, and others in a negative manner related to anxiety and depression. Strengths convincing evidence for genetic in uence integrates personally with biological factors cross-cultural similarities. Limitations dif culties explaining inconsistencies in behaviour ignores environmental factors (nurture) no comprehensive biological theory. Personality develops as a result of past learning experiences where we form responses and habits that tend to persist over time.