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Personality Psychology - Exam 2
neofreudian and trait theories and approaches
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
06/16/2012

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Neofreudian Approach
Definition
retained the unconscious as a key determinant behavior
Term
Neofreudian Approach
Definition
defense mechanism
Term
Individual Psychology
Definition
new way to interpret personality development
Term
Individual Psychology
Definition
important contributions including the notion of Striving for Superiority
Term
Striving for Superiority
Definition
childhood feelings of Inferiority, thus spending entire life trying to feel more superior
Term
Individual Psychology
Definition
parents play a big role in personality development
Term
Individual Psychology
Definition
interactions influence whether or not you have a strong or weak superiority
Term
Pampering
Definition
robs child of independence and adds to feelings of inferiority saying that the child isnt capable of anything
Term
Pampering
Definition
when they become adults they have to work really hard b/c they feel like they can not do it at all
Term
Inferiority Complex
Definition
belief that they are vastly inferior to everyone else
Term
Inferiority Complex
Definition
result is feeling helpless rather than a desire to establish superiority
Term
Neglect
Definition
children that receive too little attention from parents
Term
Neglect
Definition
grow up cold and suspicious, incapable of warm personal relationships, incapable of intimacy, needy
Term
First Born
Definition
usually are in positions of authority, college bound, over-achievers
Term
First Born
Definition
reliable, controlling, structured, orderly, perfectionistic, higher rates of anxiety disorders
Term
Middle born
Definition
peace-keepers, thrive on friendships, rebellious, don't like being stuck in the middle of things
Term
Last born
Definition
fun-loving, complicated, what you see is what you get, attention-seeking, manipulative, dramatic, spoiled, dependent
Term
Family
Definition
_____size trumps birth order
Term
Collective Unconscious
Definition
psychic energy we share with our ancestors
Term
Collective Unconscious
Definition
consists of thoughts and images difficult to bring into awareness; never repressed out of the consciousness
Term
Collective Unconscious
Definition
each of us are born with this material; baby instinctly finds its mother
Term
Primordial Images
Definition
makes up collective unconscious
Term
Primordial Images
Definition
potential to respond to the world in a certain way, often expressed in dreams, served as symbolic in art-folklore-mythology
Term
Archetypes
Definition
Primordial images that predispose us to comprehend the world in a particular manner.
Term
Shadow, Anima, Animus
Definition
3 archetypes in analytical psychology
Term
Archetypes
Definition
unconscious images inherited from our ancestors
Term
Archetypes
Definition
mother, father, sun, moon, hero, God, death
Term
Shadow
Definition
darker side and evil side of us
Term
Animus
Definition
masculine side of women
Term
Anima
Definition
feminine side of men
Term
Anima, Animus
Definition
1. Deep inside every masculine man is a
feminine counterpart
2. We look for mates by projecting our
anima/animus onto potential romantic
partners
3. Each of us holds unconscious image of a man or woman we are
Term
Shadow
Definition
located partly in personal unconscious as repressed feelings and located partly in collective unconsciousness
Term
Shadow
Definition
Evil Vs Good
we see our own objectionable characteristics in others
Term
Criticisms of Jung
Definition
1.his theory is difficult to examine with scientific research
2. evidence doesn't consist of hard data from rigorous lab experiments
Term
Ego Psychology
Definition
powerful, independent part of personality that works towards goals
Term
Ego Psychology
Definition
goals are establishing one's identity and satisfying need for mastery over the environment
Term
Ego Psychology
Definition
awareness of our uniqueness, feelings of continuity with our past and imagined future
Term
Identity Crisis
Definition
refers to the confusion and despair we feel when we lack a strong sense of who we are
Term
Trust Vs Mistrust
Definition
needing to know if your parents and the world can take care of you
Term
Trust Vs Mistrust
Definition
happens as an infant
Term
Trust Vs Mistrust: Basic Trust
Definition
child who's needs are met, the world is a good place and people are loving
Term
Trust Vs Mistrust: Basic Mistrust
Definition
never receive loving care, and begin a lifelong pattern of suspicion and withdrawl from others
Term
1.Trust Vs Mistrust
2.Autonomy Vs Shame & Doubt
3.Initiative Vs Guilt
4.Industry Vs Inferiority
5.Identity Vs Role Confusion
6.Intimacy Vs Isolation
7.Generativity Vs Stagnation
8.Ego Vs Despair
Definition
8 Stages of Personality Development
Term
Autonomy Vs Shame & Guilt
Definition
ability to explore, worried if they will get hurt
Term
Autonomy Vs Shame & Guilt
Definition
someone stuck in this stage feels as if they can't achieve what they want
Term
Autonomy

Autonomy Vs Shame & Guilt
Definition
manipulate and control what they encounter, feel powerful and independent, confident they can master or navigate through many obstacles
Term
Autonomy Vs Shame & Guilt
Definition
overprotective parents can hinder development at this age
Term
Autonomy Vs Shame & Guilt
Definition
toddler
Term
Initiative Vs Guilt
Definition
whether or not the child will set goals and achieve them OR shy away from them
Term
Shame & Doubt

Autonomy Vs Shame & Doubt
Definition
happens when not allowed to exercise influence over objects and events in the world; unsure of themselves, very dependent
Term
Initiative Vs Guilt
Definition
if not resolved they will not have the drive to reach goals as an adult
Term
Initiative Vs Guilt
Definition
early childhood
Term
Initiative

Initiative Vs Guilt
Definition
sense of ambition and purpose, children that seek out playmates, learn to organize games, set goals and tackle challenges with conviction
Term
Guilt

Initiative Vs Guilt
Definition
fail to develop a sense of initiative
Term
Guilt

Initiative Vs Guilt
Definition
lack a sense of purpose and show don't show signs of initiative in social situations
Term
Industry Vs Inferiority
Definition
feeling smart enough to get through school
Term
Industry Vs Inferiority
Definition
pass up a good opportunity because you don't feel good enough
Term
Industry Vs Inferiority
Definition
beginning school
Term
Industry

Industry Vs Inferiority
Definition
belief in our strengths and abilities
Term
Inferiority

Industry Vs Inferiority
Definition
lack of appreciation for our talents and skills
Term
Identity Vs Role Confusion
Definition
adolescense to 20ish
Term
Identity Vs Role Confusion
Definition
awkward time, who you fit in with and who you are as a person
Term
Identity Vs Role Confusion
Definition
if not resolved by end of HS then you have issues with identity
Term
Role Confusion

Identity Vs Role Confusion
Definition
many teens who develop a sense of identity
Term
Intimacy Vs Isolation
Definition
young adulthood
Term
Intimacy Vs Isolation
Definition
the time when you are trying to make relationships with others and comfortable being open with others to make a relationship
Term
Intimacy Vs Isolation
Definition
if not resolved you will not be intimate, you will be awkward around people
Term
Intimacy

Intimacy Vs Isolation
Definition
growing emotionally
Term
Isolation

Intimacy Vs Isolation
Definition
failure to develop intimacy at this stage
Term
Isolation

Intimacy Vs Isolation
Definition
pass through many superficial relationships without finding closeness, satisfaction, avoids commitment
Term
Isolation

Intimacy Vs Isolation
Definition
failure to move pass this stage can inhibit happiness and personal growth
Term
Generativity Vs Stagnation
Definition
midlife crisis adulthood
Term
Generativity Vs Stagnation
Definition
time when you are doing well OR you feel like your life has no purpose, is this it?
Term
Generativity Vs Stagnation
Definition
if not resolved, you will never be happy
Term
Generativity

Generativity Vs Stagnation
Definition
parental influence on children, working with youth groups if no kids, raising a family, concern for future
Term
Stagnation

Generativity Vs Stagnation
Definition
adults that fail to develop a sense of generativity
Term
Stagnation

Generativity Vs Stagnation
Definition
feeling of emptiness and questioning purpose in life
Term
Integrity Vs Despair
Definition
old age
Term
Integrity Vs Despair
Definition
looking back at life and feeling fulfilled or not fulfilled at all
Term
Integrity

Integrity Vs Despair
Definition
looking back on life with satisfaction
Term
Integrity Vs Despair
Definition
reflections on past experiences and inevitability of life's end cause us to develop sense of ____ or _____
Term
Despair

Integrity Vs Despair
Definition
fail to develop a sense of integrity
Term
Despair

Integrity Vs Despair
Definition
they realize time is short, opportunities are gone
Term
Neurosis
Definition
occurs when we feel insecure/incompetent and it affects how we interact with others
Term
Neurosis
Definition
fixated energy and unconscious battles between aspects of personality
Term
Neurosis
Definition
trapped in a self-defeating interpersonal style
Term
Neurosis
Definition
easily drive people away with this behavior, way they interact with people prevents them from developing social contact they crave
Term
Moving toward People
Moving Away from People
Moving Against People
Definition
3 Interaction styles of Neurotics
Term
Moving Toward People
Definition
clingy, latch on to others, these people NEED others
Term
Moving Against People
Definition
hurts others before they get hurt, uses people, defensive
Term
Moving Away from people
Definition
pull away from people, don't have many relationships b/c they fear pain
Term
Moving Toward People
Definition
deal with anxiety by emphasizing their helplessness, compulsively seeking affection/acceptance from parents, sympathy provides temporary relief from anxiety
Term
Moving Toward People
Definition
they dont love, they cling; dont share affection, they demand it
Term
Moving Against People
Definition
find that aggressiveness and hostility are best way to deal with poor home environment
Term
Moving Against People
Definition
compensate for feelings of inadequacy by pushing others around, rewarded with sense of power and respect from classmates but no real friendships
Term
Moving Against People
Definition
characterized by externalization
Term
externalization
Definition
learn early that people are hostile and out to get you, enter relationships when something is to be gained
Term
Moving Away from People
Definition
children tune out the world, intense desire for privacy, seek out jobs with little interaction with other, affection never experienced
Term
Neurotic Needs
Definition
acceptance, love, simplicity, control, desires
Term
Anxiety
Definition
one of the biggest things to come from neurosis
Term
anxiety
Definition
fidgit often, everything is a challenge,panic
Term
go to the gym, isolation, shutdown
Definition
coping with anxiety from neurosis
Term
1. dont allow feelings
2. denial
3. women use more coping with anxiety
Definition
neofreudian beliefs of coping
Term
personal narrative
Definition
way to get at neofreudian personality
Term
personal narrative
Definition
life story
Term
personal narrative
Definition
describe something important to them to figure out what stage they are in, and what type of neurosis they belong to
Term
personal narrative
Definition
people's stories are often not consistent/accurate
Term
1. covered important concepts that freud
ignored
2. introduced new concepts
3. more optimistic
Definition
Strengths of Neo-freudian Theories
Term
1. No good evidence to back it up
2. over-simplified freud's concepts
3. ignored some of the concepts freud had
Definition
Criticisms of Neo-freudian Theories
Term
Repression Sensitization
Definition
people who respond to threatening situations by avoiding them
ex. putting off dr appt bc you expect the worst
Term
repressors
Definition
one end of the dimension, try not to think about situation and avoid it
"worrying will do you no good"
Term
sensitizers
Definition
other end of the dimension, finding out as much as possible about situation
ex. reading up on medical procedure
Term
Problem-focused Strategies
Definition
try to solve the problem, making plans to deal with problem,mostly men
Term
Emotion-focused Strategies
Definition
dealing with emotions before taking actions, preparing yourself for action, mostly women
Term
Emotion-focused Stategies
Definition
dealing with divorce by talking to therapist
Term
Problem-focused Strategies
Definition
if its financial make more $$, job promotion
Term
Avoidance Strategies
Definition
waiting to deal with it later, pushes anxiety-provoking situation out of awareness
Term
Avoidance Strategies
Definition
worried about losing a job, so you go out and drink to stop thinking about it
Term
Active Strategies
Definition
strategies are more effective in helping people cope with stress than avoidance
Term
Thanatos
Definition
we project outwards with our desire to destroy people
Term
Frustration

Frustration-Aggression HYPOTHESIS
Definition
Every single act we have is preceded by some type of ______
Term
aggressively
Definition
frustrated people act more _____ than non-frustrated people
Term
1. reduces tension
2. ceases aggression
3. reduces frustration
4. releases psychic energy
Definition
What does catharsis do?
Term
1. not always true because people dont always act aggressive when frustrated
2. not helpful in a workout b/c it increases adrenaline, endorphines, anger
UNLESS you completely exhaust yourself
3. catharsis is only temporary
Definition
Criticisms of Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis
Term
Catharsis
Definition
_____is only temporary in frustration-aggression
Term
frustrated
Definition
one gets more ______when getting closer to their goals
Term
frustration
Definition
one of the many negative emotions that increase aggression
Term
frustrated
Definition
_____people act more aggressively
Term
aggression
Definition
high temps increase level of_______
Term
smoke, loud noise
Definition
irritating ____ and ____ increase the amount of punishment people give to innocent bystanders
Term
aggression
Definition
something that makes you uncomfortable increase _______
Term
unpleasant
Definition
Frustration facilitates aggression only to the extent that it is _____
Term
displacing aggression
Definition
directing frustration-induced anger toward an innocent target
Term
aggression
Definition
more likely to repeat aggression acts in the future because the feeling of satisfaction/justification reinforces that it feel good
Term
Object Relations
Definition
unconscious thought about caretakers and what they symbolize, great emphasis on early childhood experiences
Term
Secure, Anxious/Ambivalent, Avoidant
Definition
3 Basic Attachment Styles in Children
Term
Secure Attachment Style
Definition
the ideal one, mom/dad meet our basic needs, ok in our relationships, parents are attentive
Term
Anxious/Ambivalent Style
Definition
child is not secure, afraid of new situations, upset if mom left, thought of being alone is scary, mom/dad are inconsistent
Term
Avoidant Attachment Style
Definition
come off as too independent, too emotionally detached, dont care if mom/dad leaves the room or return, parent is completely unattentive
Term
hard
Definition
Once an adult, attachment style is ____to change
Term
avoidant
Definition
_____adults seems to be more suspicious and have unsuccessful relationships
Term
1. Secure
2. Anxious/Ambivalent
3. Avoidant/ Dismissing
4. Disoriented/Fearful
Definition
Adult Attachment Styles
Term
Secure
Definition
adults comfortable with closeness, no worries of abandonment, seek out intimate relationships, married, longer, satified
Term
Avoidant/Dismissing
Definition
adults who don't fear abandonment, but have deep seated issues of mistrust
Term
Avoidant/Dismissing
Definition
adults who shy away from close relationships, too emotionally dependent for fear of getting hurt, romantic love does not exist, dont show affection
Term
Avoidant/Dismissing
Definition
adults that don't ask for help or support, don't care
Term
Avoidant/Dismissing
Definition
usually criminals
Term
Anxious/ Ambivalent
Definition
adults that tend to give partners whatever they want, stresses when partner goes away, fights are a big deal
Term
Anxious/ Ambivalent
Definition
adults who are comfortable with closeness, lack internal feelings of self-worth, seek self-acceptance by being close and intimate, heartbreaks when partner doesn't meet needs
Term
Anxious/ Ambivalent
Definition
adults that feel they are unlovable and have a constant fear of abandonment
Term
Disoriented/Fearful
Definition
adults who doubt that romantic involvement will provide much needed intimacy, avoid getting close to others because they fear pain of rejection, avoid relationships all together
Term
Trait Approach
Definition
categorization of people according to the degree to which they manifest particular characteristics
Term
Trait Approach
Definition
we assume that traits be consistent and stable over time; you can develop new traits past childhood, but the original ones stay too
Term
Trait Approach
Definition
doesn't tell us why people act the way they do
Term
Trait Approach
Definition
more likely to be researchers than therapists
Term
Trait Approach
Definition
no major schools of therapies came out of this approach
Term
environment
Definition
All of our behaviors are affected by our ______
Term
Trait Approach
Definition
recognizes there is a genetic/neurological component
Term
Trait Approach
Definition
you can't look at someone's ____ and predict what they are going to do
Term
Nomothetic and Idiograph
Definition
2 Trait Approaches
Term
Nomothetic Approach
Definition
people can be described along a single continuum on their level of traits, single traits at a time
Term
Nomothetic Approach
Definition
for example assertiveness
Term
Nomothetic Approach
Definition
tests to see how his/her scores compares with others, if they are high or low on the trait;
very shy or shy
Term
Idiograph Approach
Definition
combination of traits that best accounts for personality of a single individual
Term
Idiograph Approach
Definition
not on a continuum, not high/low
Term
Idiograph Approach
Definition
advantage is the person, not the researcher, gets to determine/pick trait that best describes their personality
Term
Central, Secondary, Cardinal
Definition
3 levels of traits
Term
Central Traits
Definition
5 to 10 traits that best describe your personality
Term
Secondary Traits
Definition
don't immediately come to you when describing yourself; can be situational
Term
Cardinal Traits
Definition
dominant single trait, one word to describe you, rare individuals
Term
category
Definition
Level of importance by which ____it falls on
Term
Psychogenic Needs
Definition
predisposition to certain behavior/action
Term
Psychogenic Needs
Definition
behavior tied to high need of achievement, needs are largely unconscious
Term
Psychogenic Needs
Definition
described as personal hierarchy of needs
Term
Psychogenic Needs
Definition
readiness to respond in a certain way under certain given conditions
Term
Ranking system
Definition
______of needs determine behavior
Term
Press
Definition
situation influence on psychogenic needs, whether a need is activated depends on the situation
Term
Press
Definition
your need for order won't affect your behavior without an appropriate ____, such as a messy room
Term
ranking/priority of needs

Press
Definition
if situation pushes you hard enough you may change ____/____
Term
Press
Definition
intuitive
Term
1. Openness
2. Conscientious
3. Extraversion
4. Agreeableness
5. Neuroticism
Definition
OCEAN
Term
Psychogenic Needs
Definition
person has a big test, he would not go out to a party with friends the night before because he has a higher need of achievement than his need for affiliation
Term
High Openness
Definition
factors include a very active imagination, down to earth, intellectual curiosity, more likely to consider new ideas and experiences
Term
Low Openness
Definition
factors include tendency to prefer familiar things, don't like to do anything new, don't like change
Term
High Conscientious
Definition
factors include organized, plan oriented,very determined, persistent, live longer,controlled and self-disciplined
Term
Low Conscientious
Definition
factors include more careless, undependable, easily distracted, spontaneous
Term
High Extravert
Definition
factors include outgoing, energetic, people person, fun-loving, sociable
Term
Low Extravert
Definition
factors include shy, reserved, more independent
Term
High Agreeableness
Definition
factors include helpful, trust, cooperative, sympathetic, caring
Term
Low Agreeableness
Definition
factors include being skeptical, competitive, fight/argue more often, uncooperative
Term
High Neuroticism
Definition
factors include person's lack of emotional stability, everyday occurances stresses you out, moody, insecure worry, self-pity
Term
Low Neuroticism
Definition
factors include being well-adjusted, rarely get upset, not stressed, no extreme emotional reaction to anything, not excited, calm
Term
Criticisms of Big Five
Definition
1. ability to describe traits are limited
to our language
ex. neuroticism is described as
negative
2. researchers are inconsistent
little evidence for consistancy of
behaviors across situations
3. number of factors sometimes don't fit
Term
Mischel's Criticisms of Trait Approach
Definition
1. Traits don't predict behavior well
2. Tend to go by the Person-by-Situation
Approach
3. They need to know the situation to
see how a person behaves
4. Little consistency across situations
5. Think trait people see what they
want to see
6. Unreliable b/c we see people in a
very limited number of situations
Term
Mischel's Criticisms of Trait Approach
Definition
Traits don't predict behavior well
Term
Mischel's Criticisms of Trait Approach
Definition
Little consistency across situations
Term
In Defense of Traits
Definition
1. Researchers not always accurate in
the way we assess one's behavior
2. Situation folks look at the wrong
trait
3. Central traits predict behavior
4. Cardinal and central traits don't
change
Term
MMPI-2
Definition
576 questions, T/F, looking at the category of personality
Term
1. Hypochondriac/Hypochondriasis
2. Depression
3. Hysteria
4. Psychopathic Deviate
5. Masculinity/Femininity
6. Paranoia
7. Psychasthenia/anxious
8. Schizophrenia
9. Hypomania
10.Social Introversion
Definition
10 Different Scales for MMPI
Term
Self-reported Inventory
Definition
this character fits me or doesnt
Term
Hypochondriac
Definition
very preoccupied about bodily function
Term
High Hypochondriac
Definition
thinks anything that happens is a precursor to a big disease, lots of dr visits, most likely to find Cx early
Term
Low Hypochondriac
Definition
don't care, arm could be falling off and they don't see as a threat
Term
Depression
Definition
measures how much hopefulness about the future, how satisfied with life
Term
High Depression
Definition
not satisfied, see no future
Term
Low Depression
Definition
satisfied, see a future and is happy
Term
Hysteria
Definition
looks at emotional stability/instability
Term
Low Hysteria
Definition
don't experience many emotions, when bad things happen its not a big deal, something good happens its not a big deal, feel nothing, higher rate of suicide
Term
High Hysteria
Definition
unstable, meltdowns, do not handle stress well, ex. women & wealthy people
Term
High Psychopathic Deviate
Definition
disregard for authority, don't like rules, real rebellious
ex. criminals, teens, hippies
Term
Low Psychopathic Deviate
Definition
goody-2-shoes, struggle with being moral, follow rules, overdeveloped superego
Term
High Masculinity
Definition
aggressive, assertive, independent
Term
Low Masculinity
Definition
considered feminine, dependent, passive, very emotional
Term
High Femininity
Definition
higher economic status, more intelligent, do what is necessary
Term
Low Femininity
Definition
less assertive, poor, makes less money
Term
High Paranoia
Definition
more suspicious, persecuted, feel attacked all the time, hard to develop trust for others
Term
Low Paranoia
Definition
really gullible, overly trusting, finds no fault with others
Term
High Psychasthenia
Definition
OCD, anxious, usually has an eating disorder, high on hysteria, borderline disorders
Term
Low Psychasthenia
Definition
nothing upsets you or makes you nervous
Term
High Schizophrenia
Definition
weird, bizarre thoughts, do not connect well with others, very artistic
Term
Low Schizophrenia
Definition
lack of creativity, do not think for themselves, take what is handed to them, by the book, very literal
Term
High Hypomania
Definition
people are outrageous, loud, talkative, hyperactive, disorganized, all over the place, bipolar, sometimes bipolar, linked to depression and hysteria
Term
Low Hypomania
Definition
no excitement, mood is never elavated, linked to depression
Term
Social Introversion
Definition
tendency, to withdraw from social situations
Term
Low Hypomania
Definition
Linked to Hysteria and Depression
Term
Bipolar
Definition
High on Depression and Hysteria
Term
Social Anxiety
Definition
High Social Introversion and Psychasthenia
Term
High Social Introversion
Definition
do not like being around others, withdraw from social situations
Term
Low Social Introversion
Definition
make connections well, more outgoing, exciting to be around
Term
1. Faking Good
2. Faking Bad
3. Carelessness
4. Sabotage
5. Social Desirability
Definition
5 Self-Reported Measures Problems
Term
Faking Good
Definition
5-6 different scales to see if they are lying, the L scale
Term
Faking Bad
Definition
the F scale, insanity plea when not insane
Term
Carelessness
Definition
after many hours of testing you get tired and randomly mark answers
Term
Sabotage
Definition
respond randomly b/c you are bored, dont read well
Term
Social Desirability
Definition
keep up appearance, you want others to see you as a good person
Term
1. use really projective measures
2. 1st approach with real concrete
objective tests
3. generated a lot of research
4. practical real world applications
Definition
Strengths of the Trait Approach
Term
1. did not explain how traits develop
2. doesn't tell you what you can do if
you have extreme scores
3. there is not one single theory that
ties it all together
Definition
Criticisms of Trait Approach
Term
Achievement Motivation
Definition
what pushes us to be successful, makes us do what we want to do, high psychogenic need
Term
Implicit Motives
Definition
unaware, unconscious motives
Term
Explicit Motives
Definition
motives outside of you, external to you
Term
High Need For Achievement
Definition
usually have fear of failing so they don't take as many risks, have a hard time giving up control or delegate, parents supported them
Term
High Need For Achievement
Definition
focus on activities they are successful at, tackle work with lot of energy, prefer jobs that judge their performance,tend to be wealthier
Term
Men Achievement Style
Definition
success with external things, gaining recognition and prestige
ex. promotion
Term
Women Achievement Style
Definition
internal signs of success, set out to accomplish what they want to do
Term
Individualistic
Definition
determine success and focus on personal achievement
Term
Collective
Definition
group achievement
Term
Attributions
Definition
How much achievement motivation do we have? we want to be successful
Term
Stability in Attributions
Definition
whether or not achievement comes from a stable or unstable cause
ex. getting A on test....smart or lucky
Term
Locus in Attributions
Definition
external(luck) or internal(ability to do well b/c you are smart)
Term
Control in Attributions
Definition
how much control, motivation and energy we put into a situation decides how successful we feel and how much control we have
Term
Control in Attributions
Definition
if we can't afford a textbook, theres no motivation---why try if you have no way to study
Term
1. Mastery Goals
2. Performance Goals
3. Avoidance Goals
Definition
3 Achievement Goals
Term
Mastery Goals
Definition
to develop competence,"i did a good job", trying to learn different material, women want to feel good about themselves
Term
Performance Goals
Definition
able to demonstrate to others, "I want others to know I did a good job", men usually want a certificate
Term
Avoidance Goals
Definition
goal that wishes to not feel incompetent, avoiding failure
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