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Pers Psych CH1

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Personality* consistent behavior patterns and intrapersonal processes originating within the individual
consistent behavior patters individual differences; people are consistent but can change
intrapersonal process all the emotional, motivational, and cognitive processes that go on inside of us that affect how we act and feel
6 approaches to personality* psychoanalytical, traits, biological, humanistic, behavioral/social learning, & cognitive
psychoanalytic approach* unconscious minds are largely responsible for important differences in behavioral styles
trait approach* where a person might lie along a continuum of various personality characteristics
biological approach inherited predispositions and physiological processes to explain individual differences in personality
humanistic approach* identify personal responsibility and feelings of self-acceptance as the key causes of differences in personality
behavioral/social learning approach* consistent behavior patterns in terms of conditioning and expectations
cognitive approach differences in the way people process information
individualistic culture* People in these cultures like to think of themselves as independent and unique.
Individualistic cultures most Northern European countries and the United States
collectivist culture* more concerned about belonging to a larger group, such as a family, tribe, or nation. These people are more interested in cooperation than competition
collectivist cultures Asian, African, Central American, and South American countries
Created by: kwatkins27
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