what is meant by personality
the enduring patterns of emotions, thoughts, and behaviour across time and place
what is the five factor model of personality
- openness to experience
- conscientiousness
- extraversion
- agreeableness
- neuroticism
what is openness
the tendency to appreciate new art, ideas, values, feelings and behaviours
what is conscientiousness
the tendency to be careful, on time for appointments, to follow rules and to be hardworking
what is extraversion
the tendency to be talkative, sociable, and to enjoy others
the tendency to have a dominant style
what is agreeableness
the tendency to agree and go along with others rather than assert ones own opinions and choices
what is neuroticism
the tendency to frequently experience negative emotions such as anger, worry, and sadness as well as being interpersonally sensitive
what are the characteristics of a person who is low in agreeableness
- little interest in others
- doesnt care about how other people feel
- little interest in others problems
- insults and belittles others
- manipulates others to get what they want
what are the characteristics of a person with high agreeableness
- has a great deal of interest in other people
- cares about others
- feels empahty and concern for other people
- enjoys helping and contributing to the happiness of other people
- assists others who are in need of help
what is antagonism
may come across as hostile, critical or confrontational in their interactions with others and can be quick to express disagreement and engage in arguments
what is stubbornness
resistant to comproimise, may have a strong need to assert opinions and beliefs even when in situations where flexibility and cooperation would be more appropriate
what is manipulativeness
this is the use of deception to get their way in social and professional situations. may prioritise their own interests over the wellbeing of others
what are the communication pitfalls of low agreeableness
- antagonism
- stubbornness
- manipulativeness
- lack of empathy
- difficulty in teamwork
- strained relationships
- social isolation
- decreased job satisfaction
- legal issues
what are the communication pitfalls of high agreeableness
difficulty saying no
resentment
conflict avoidance
overly trusting
difficulty with criticism
indecisiveness
self sacrifice
lack of assertiveness
difficulty setting boundaries
inauthenticity
according to carl jungs analytical psychology, the shadow as a concept comprises of what
everything the conscious personality experiences as negative
