PSY 3303 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Raymond Cattell, Hans Eysenck, Trait Theory
14 Feb 2014
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Traits theories of personality: allport, eysenck, and cattell. Questions to be addressed in this chapter: differences involved not only the substantive claims of the theories but he scientific database on which the theories rest, trait theorists emphasize that a central feature of the sciences is measurement. Trait theory"s view of the person: trait terms words that describe peple"s typical styles of experience and action. The trait concept: personality traits refer to consistent patterns in the way individuals behave, feel and think, trait terms, then, have two connotations: consistency and distinctiveness. Trait theorists of personality are interested in traits for which there are significant differences among people: people possess psychological qualities that endure, almost regardless of time and place. Trait theory"s view of the science of personality. Scientific functions served by trait constructs: trait therorists use trait constructs to serve at lest two and sometimes three scientific functions: description, prediction and explanation.
