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16 Cards in this Set
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AGGREGATION
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The process of combining a variable acreoss several measurements
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Diathesis-stress model
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Theory holding that a vulnerablility pluse stress creates problems in behavior
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Extravert
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A person who prefers social and ourtgoing activities
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Factor analysis
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A statistical procedure used to find basic dimensions underlying a set of measures.
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Factor Loading
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A correlation between a single measure and the facctor to which it is being related.
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Idiographic
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Pertaining to an approach that focuses on an individual person's uniqueness.
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Interactionism
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The idea that situatuions and personality interact to determine behavior.
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Interpersonal circle
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Personality patterns deriving from varying levels of dominance and love.
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Introvert
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A person who prefers solitary activities.
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Lexical criterion
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An index of the importantce of a trait from the number of words that refer to it.
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Personality coeefficient
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A stereotypic correlation between personality and behavior of about .30
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Second order factor
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A factor that emerges from a factor analysis performed on a set of previously found factors.
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Situationism
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The idea that situations are the primary determinants of behavior
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Traits
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The dimensions of personality on which peple vary.
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Types
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Distinct and discontinuous categories of persons.
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Apperception
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The projecting of a motive as imagery onto an ambiguous external stimulus.
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