Psychology 3720F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Academic Dishonesty, Hot Sauce, Impulsivity

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 3720F/G
• Professor: Graeme Haynes

Document Summary

Traits are subclinical & can be observed un everyday population not disorders. Core = low agreeableness, high callousness-manipulation or low honesty-humility (no consensus by researchers) These traits aren"t necessarily bad traits not pathologies. Convey bene ts to the self, but generally at the cost of others. Eg: psychopathy > reduced stress in situations that would stress others. Eg: machiavellianism > can take advantage of others w/out feeling guilt. Evolutionary psychology life history theory; dark triad traits demonstrate behaviours associated w a fast life strategy (promiscuity) Defecting/manipulating others is a way to gain short-term bene ts in uncertain environments. Narcissism: both a disorder (narcissistic personality disorder) & a personality trait. Key characteristics: grandiosity: exaggerated belief in your own self-importance. Entitled: belief that you are more deserving others. Superiority: belief that you"re better than others & exaggeration of abilities/accomplishments. Self-enhancement: behaviours that improve & promote your self-image. Leadership/authority: enjoyment of being seen as important/an authority gure.