PSYC 405 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Midlife Crisis, Extraversion And Introversion, Neuroticism

• School: Towson University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 405
• Professor: Kim Shifren

Document Summary

Idea that when looking at group averages there is always stability. Can find it within the induvial or within a group. Refers to within person differences in the same behavior across time: changes in personality over time. Comparing 5 factor models: jung"s theory: Each aspect of a person"s personality must be in balance with all the others. Jung was the first theorist to discuss personality development during adulthood. Argues that people move toward integrating these dimensions as they age, midlife being an especially important period. What is perspective on personality: epigenetic principle: each psychological strength has its own special time of ascendancy or period of particular importance. Book study of u. s. and great britain and the 5 factor model. Give independent dimensions of personality: neuroticism anxiety, histology, self consciousness, depression, impulsiveness, vulnerability. Anxiety and hostility form underlying traits for two fundamental emotions : fear and anger: extraversion- Three interpersonal traits (warmth, gregariousness and aggressiveness)