5 Factors model of personality.
present the theory behind the 5-Factor model of personality you have taken and the limitations and advantages of a Trait test in terms of psychological applications.
Who are the main originators of this theory?
You can mention Allport and Cattell
What aspects of personality does the Big Five measure?
This was presented in week 14 What method does psychometrics use to measure personality?
Should include a brief mention of factor analysis and self-report questionnaires
Based on trait theory
? A view of personality as: ? Stable (once formed)
? Predictive (of behaviour)
? Universal dispositions (applies to all in some degree) ? Identifiable using terms in language
(lexical)
? Measurable scientifically
Explain in a simple sentence what psychometrics is?
Explain how factor analysis is used to construct questionnaires?
Explain how questionnaires are used to measure aspects of personality, in this case the Big Five
personality factors?
Explain to the reader what the purpose of this personality assessment it.
What are the main principles of the trait theory of personality?
RESULTS: You will also need to present your score/results in each of the 5 Factors, using the
descriptors available on Moodle. These must relate to the category of scoring you’ve received, and
not be general comments about the Factors.
REFLECTION: Evaluation of the test in terms of the student’s own awareness of their behaviour and
individual personality in each of the 5 factor areas. Do the test results confirm your own
experience of your unique behavioural profile.
EVALUATION: Strengths and weaknesses of Psychometric measurement as a means of understanding
personality and individual differences.
You will need to CITE journal articles in order to do well in this section.
Do you agree with the profile your result have indicated?
? For example do you think it’s correct that you are more an introvert than an extravert, or that
you’re high in neuroticism?
? What evidence do you have of your personality being that way?
? What sort of behaviour have you, or others close to you, noticed that might support or refute
your profile?
? This section needs to contain EXAMPLES of behaviour that either confirm or contradict the
analysis of