PSYC 31282 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Extraversion And Introversion, Longitudinal Study, Agreeableness
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Absolute continuity: changes in the quantity or amount of an attribute over time. Differential continuity: consistency of individual differences within a sample over time: one"s relative place in a group, example: high school reunion is the most popular kid in class still in the same position relative to the group. Ipsative continuity: the patterning of traits for a given individual; rank order. Coherence: maintaining rank order relative to others, but changing in the manifestation of the trait: define temperament. Temperament: individual differences that emerge very early in life, are heritable: examples of temperament factors: activity level, smiling/laughter, fear, and involves behaviors that are linked to emotionality and soothability, personality becomes more stable as babies age. True: personality shows relative stability and consistency as we age. Decrease: openness to experience, extraversion, and neuroticism: personality may not be destiny but can lead to predictable life outcomes.
