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Trait Theory
Uses a statistical technique called factor analysis to identify clusters or factors that are correlated with each other TERM 2
Dimensions
DEFINITION 2 EX: Shy - outgoing ( Oppsitive things ) TERM 3
Personality Inventories
DEFINITION 3 Designed to measure broad personality characteristics Clinicians use them to draw conclusions about a persons personality and psychological functioning TERM 4
Openness
DEFINITION 4 Practical, Likes Routine, Conforming vs. imaginative, likes variety, independent TERM 5
Conscientiousness
DEFINITION 5 Disorganized, Careless, Impulsive vs. organized, careful, disciplined
Extraversion
Retiring, sober, reserved vs. sociable, fun-loving, affectionate TERM 7
Agreeableness
DEFINITION 7 Soft-hearted, trusting, helpful vs. ruthless, suspicious, uncooperative TERM 8
Neuroticism
DEFINITION 8 Calm, secure, self-satisfied vs. anxious, insecure, self-pitying TERM 9
Predictive value
DEFINITION 9 Levels of success in work and relationships relates to traits such as openness and conscientiousness TERM 10
Heritability
DEFINITION 10 : For most traits, genes account for 50% of the variation among individuals
