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Trait Perspective
The Self-Serving Bias A readiness to perceive oneself
favorably.People accept responsibility for good deeds more often than for bad
People see themselves as better than average
Self-Presentation Theory
Individualism vs. Collectivism Individualism: Giving priority to one’s
own goals over group goals and defining one’s personal attributes rather than group identifications (Independence)
Collectivism: Giving priority to the goals of one’s group and defining one’s identity accordingly(Interdependence)
Value Contrasts Between Individualism and Collectivism: Page 413
Concept Individualism CollectivismSelf Independent InterdependentLife Task Discover and express
one’s uniquenessMaintain connections
What matters Me- personal achievement
We- group goals and solidarity
Coping Method Change reality Accommodate to reality
Relationships Many, often temporary and casual
Few, close and enduring
Attributing Behavior Behavior reflects one’s personality and attitudes
Behavior reflects social norms and roles
Morality Defined by individuals (self-based)
Defined by social networks (duty- based)
Take out your books! Open to page 406 Answer questions 9-13
Follow the directions! You will see
pictures of 3 different men.
On a piece of paper please respond to the following questions/prompts.
1. Choose a name for the person in the picture.
2. Create a list of 5 personality traits you think may be used to describe the man in the picture.
3. What kind of job might this many have?
Name and describe this man
Name and describe this man
Name and describe this man
William Sheldon-Somatotypes
William Sheldon-Somatotypes
William Sheldon- Somatotypes
William Sheldon-Somatotypes 1940s’s study of 4,000
college aged men
Developed a theory that there are three basic body types, or somatotypes Endoderm Mesoderm Ectoderm
There is a correlation between physique and temperament
Does this idea seem plausible?
Does body type dictate temperament?
To what extent does body type influence personality development, if at all?
Trait Theory Focuses on identifying
and measuring personality characteristics.
How many traits are there?
In the 1930’s there were 4,500 traits in 1990 it has been reduced to 5.
Traits are relatively stable characteristics that causes individuals to behave in certain ways.
Focuses on differences between individuals.
Gordon Allport’s Trait TheoryCardinal, Central, & Secondary
Allport categorized traits.
Cardinal Traits that dominate
an individuals whole life.
Consider the origins of the following terms Freudian, Don Juan,
Christ-like Rare and tend to
develop later in life.
Gordon Allport’s Trait TheoryCardinal, Central, & Secondary
Central Traits: The general characteristics that form the basic foundations of personality.
Major characteristics you might use to describe another person.
Gordon Allport’s Trait TheoryCardinal, Central, & Secondary
Secondary Traits: Traits that are sometimes related to attitudes or preferences
Often appear only in certain situations or under specific circumstances.
What are the 5 main traits that make up personality?
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Personality Not Included
Activity! Handout 18-6 Reverse scores
1=5 2=4 3=3 4=2 5=1
Five-Factor Model (Big 5) OCEAN Mnemonic device
Organizes all personality traits into 5 categories.
Five-Factor Model (Big 5) OCEAN Mnemonic device
Five-Factor Model (Big 5) OCEAN Mnemonic device
Add numbers for 1, 7, 13, 19, 33, 39, 46, 49, 53
Five-Factor Model (Big 5)OCEAN Mnemonic device
Add numbers for 2, 8, 15, 25, 28, 34, 40, 45, 51
Five-Factor Model (Big 5)OCEAN Mnemonic Device
Big 5 Model Raises 3 Issues Is our behavior stable and consistent?
PERSON –SITUATION CONTROVERSY
Personality traits are both changeable and stable. Most change occurs before age 30 Most stability occurs after age 30, but adults do continue
to grow in their ideas, beliefs & attitudes.
Genetic Factors may push and pull the development of certain traits, whose development may be helped or hindered by environmental factors.
Hans Eysenck and Sybil Eysenck
Take out your books! Open to page 406 Answer questions 9-13
Correct Answers: 9. c 10. b 11. c 12. c 13. c