A projective measure like the Rorschach inkblots relies on top down processing to measure personality PSYC100 April 29 2013 Development and Personality I Self Control a The Marshmallow test creates conflict between receiving one or two marshmallows and the dilemma that faces being rewarded now or later i The kids learn ways of managing frustration and distress less ii likely to engage in bad behaviors later on If the 4 year old could control themselves at present they would have better results and be more successful later in life 1 Higher academic achievement 2 Higher SAT scores 3 More well adjusted 4 More well liked 5 Less drug use b Trait vs State i Fluctuations ii Traits are permanent and long term states are present and in the moment iii Personality tests Seventeen vs Myers Brigg iv Phrenology Psychodynamic Theories II a Freud know what the stages are Id i ii Ego the one making the choices and choosing between issues iii Super ego b Jung i Collective unconscious ii Personal unconscious III Defense Mechanisms a Conversion b Denial c Displacement Identification d e Intellectualization f Projection g Rationalization h Reaction formation i Regression Sublimation j IV Projective Measures Inkblot a b THT Thematic Apperception Test V The Big 5 Personality Traits a Openness open to new experiences or staying in distinct routines b Conscientiousness organization efficient vs careless c Extraversion outgoing and energetic vs solitary and reserved d Agreeableness cold and bossy vs friendly and compassionate e Neuroticism anxious and emotional vs calm and rational
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