PSY 265 1st Edition Lecture 1Outline of Lecture I. What is personality science?II.Comparing personalities among other peoplea.Similaritiesb.DifferencesIII. Understanding the dimensions of personality sciencea. Personality science in generalb. Personality science in everyday lifeLecturePersonality Science- Personality science is the scientific study of what humans are like.- In order to understand and study what people are like, two (2) aspects, or dimensions, must be taken into account: 1) The typical ways people think, feel and behave in general2) The typical ways people think, feel and behave in everyday life- Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are very coherent AND predictable. That is, individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are stable across time and across situations. - Personality traits are most often used to distinguish people from each other. Two (2) examples are:1) Conscientiousness: Being very organized, careful, accountable, etc.2) Extraversion: Being outgoing, sociable, hyperactive, etc.Comparing PersonalitiesSimilarities- Being like many other people means that there is a shared commonality among a host ofpeople, but not among everyone.- Cultural background- Gender- Historical cohortThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.- Being like all other people means that there is a shared commonality among human nature. Universal ways people vary Personality traits (Extraversion/Introversion)Differences- Being like no other people means that everyone is different in his or her own way.  Taste in music Self-presentation Hobbies- Being like no others (everyone in general) means that socialization or life experiences distinguish people from each other. Beliefs Traumatic events Life storiesDimensions of Personality SciencePersonality science in general- There is no specific person that is of interest, but a more holistic approach to studying what people are like. Commonalities among all and many people.- The general dimension allows for prediction of life outcomes. Who is most likely to be arrested? Who is most likely to be happy?Personality science in everyday life- Understanding how everyday activities, thoughts, and feelings are representative of personality Facebook posts Religious affiliation and observance Spending time with friends- There is little interest in pathological or abnormal topics. These type of topics are better suited for clinical