PSYA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Amygdala, Collectivism, Reality Principle

• School: UTSC
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYA02H3
• Professor: Steve Joordens

Document Summary

Gordon allport first to attempt to identify all possible traits. Personality tests try to identify and measure key personality traits. Bertram forer barnum effect ppl to be convinced that a personality profile fits them well but the profile is patently false and was not generated to describe then at all. One of the reasons why personality tests are believable and accepted. Factor analysis- used to group items that ppl respond to similarly ex. High ppl: creative, unconventional beliefs, curious, nonconforming. Low ppl: conventional, down-to-earth, avoid the unknown, resist change: conscientiousness, extraversion: High ppl: organized, self-efficient, reliable, plan ahead, ambitious. Low ppl: unreliable, lazy, casual, spontaneous, easy-going. Low ppl: reserved, introverts, quiet: agreeableness: Low ppl: rude, uncooperative, competitive, put themselves first : neuroticism: High ppl: worried, insecure, anxiety-prone, sensitive, negative emotions- hard to let go. High ppl: sincere, honest, faithful, modest, altruistic. Obeying orders and deferring the established authorities in a.