Psychology 2035A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Mnemonic, Trait Theory, Neuroticism

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Alvin Segal

Document Summary

) use mnemonic devices (strategies for enhancing memory). Use verbal mnemonics such as acrostics or acronyms . every good boy does fine" to remember the order of musical notes. Using "roy g biv" to remember the order of colors in the light spectrum. Chapter 2 & 6 personality & the self. Nature of personality: clarify the meaning of personality and personality traits. Personality : an individual"s unique constellation of consistent behavioral traits. Robert mccrae and paul costa state that there are five higher-order traits that are known as the big five: 1. extraversion : sociable, positive outlook on life, motivated to interdependence and social contact. 2. neuroticism : insecure, emotional instability and more impulsive. 3. openness to experience : curiosity, flexible, less need for closure.