COMM 222 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Perceived Organizational Support, Social Cognitive Theory, Fundamental Attribution Error

• School: Concordia University
• Department: Commerce
• Course: COMM 222
• Professor: Melanie- Anne Robinson

Document Summary

Personality: the relatively stable set of psychological characteristics that influences the way an individual interacts with their environment. Dispositional: individuals possess stable traits or characteristics that influence their attitudes and behaviours (internal). Situational: organizational setting influence people"s attitudes and behaviours (external). Interactionist approach: combines the two attitudes and behaviours are a function of both disposition and the situation. Trait activation theory: traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for the trait more important. Ocean big 5 (five factor model of personality) Conscientiousness: degree to which a person is responsible and achievement-oriented. Neuroticism/emotional stability: high on neuroticism=low on emotional stability, anxious, hostile, impulsive. Locus of control: belief about whether success is internal or external. Self-monitoring: observe and regulate how they appear and behave in social settings and relationships. Behavioural plasticity theory: low self-esteem = more susceptible to external and social influences. Proactive behaviour: taking initiative to improve current circumstances.