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Definition, classification of personality (The Big Five; MBTI)
a) Definition of personality - Personality is an individual’s characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting. The sum total of ways in which an individual reacts and interacts with others. - Personality Traits: Enduring characteristics that describe an individual’s behavior. - Personality determinants + Heredity + Environment + Situation b) Classification The Big Five personality factors: Openness( inventive / curious) - General appreciation for art, emotion, adventure, unusual ideas, imagination, curiosity, and variety of experiences. - Intellectually curious, open to emotion, sensitive to beauty and willing to try new things. - More creative and more aware of their feelings. - Hold unconventional beliefs. - More likely to engage in risky behavior or drug-taking. - Pursue self-actualization specifically by seeking out intense, euphoric experiences. Conscientiousness (efficient/organized) - Tendency to display self-discipline, act dutifully, and strive for achievement against measures or outside expectations. - Better able to control, regulate, and direct their impulses. - High conscientiousness is perceived as being stubborn and focused. - Indicate a preference for planned rather than spontaneous behavior. - Low conscientiousness is associated with flexibility and spontaneity, but can also appear as sloppiness and lack of reliability. Extraversion (outgoing/energetic) - Characterized by breadth of activities (as opposed to depth) and energy creation from external means. - Engaged with the external world and enjoy interacting with people, and are often perceived as full of energy. - Tend to be enthusiastic, action-oriented individuals and possess high group visibility, like to talk, and assert themselves. Agreeableness (friendly/compassionate) - Reflects individual differences in general concern for social harmony. - Agreeable individuals value getting along with others and are generally considerate, kind, generous, trusting and trustworthy, helpful, and willing to compromise their interests with others. - Agreeable people also have an optimistic view of human nature. Neuroticism (sensitive/nervous) - Tendency to experience negative emotions, such as anger, anxiety or depression. - High neuroticism is emotionally reactive and vulnerable to stress and are more likely to interpret ordinary situations as threatening. - Perceive minor frustrations as hopelessly difficult and tend to be flippant in the way they express emotions. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – an introspective self- report questionnaire indicating differing psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions. A personality test that taps four characteristics and classifies people into 1 of 16 personality types Personality Types - Extroverted vs. Introverted (E or I): This dichotomy refers to how a person directs their energy. Extraverts tend to focus their energy outward, while introverts tend to focus their energy inward. - Sensing vs. Intuitive (S or N): This dichotomy refers to how a person perceives information. Sensors tend to focus on concrete, practical information, while intuitive tend to focus on abstract, theoretical information. - Thinking vs. Feeling (T or F): This dichotomy refers to how a person makes decisions. Thinkers tend to rely on logic and reason, while feelers tend to rely on their emotions and values. - Judging vs. Perceiving (P or J): This dichotomy refers to how a person approaches the outside world. Judgers tend to be structured and organized, while perceivers tend to be flexible and adaptable. 16 personality types: Example: - ISTJ - The Inspector: Reserved and practical, they tend to be loyal, orderly, and traditional. - ISTP - The Crafter: Highly independent, they enjoy new experiences that provide first-hand learning.