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  • What is the expected amount of work for a 10 credit module?
    100 hours of work
  • What is one way students can provide feedback?
    Fill in module evaluations
  • What should students do if they struggle to answer a question during lectures?
    Do further research
  • What is one aim of the human sciences?
    To explain human behaviour
  • How do psychologists study human behaviour?
    Using the scientific approach
  • What does the empirical method rely on?
    Observation or experience
  • What is critical thinking in psychology?
    A blend of open-mindedness and skepticism
  • What does BPS stand for?
    British Psychological Society
  • Who is known for psychoanalysis?
    Sigmund Freud
  • What did Carl Jung view personality as?
    The psyche as a non-physical space
  • What is WEIRD science an acronym for?
    Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, Democratic
  • Why is it important to study personality scientifically?
    To explain and predict human behaviour
  • What are the key definitions of personality in psychology?
    • Unique individuality (Allport, 1937)
    • Stable internal factors (Child, 1968)
    • Characteristic patterns of thought, emotion, behavior (Funder, 1997)
    • Individual differences in behavior (APA, 2016)
  • What are the key characteristics of personality?
    • Stable over time
    • Internal factors influencing behavior
    • Consistent behavior across situations
    • Individual differences lead to varied behaviors
  • What are the historical perspectives on personality by Freud, Jung, and Allport?
    • Freud: Psychoanalysis, dynamic mental energy
    • Jung: Analytical psychology, psyche's reality
    • Allport: Traits collection, uniqueness in psychology
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of WEIRD science in personality research?
    Advantages:
    • Diverse perspectives
    • Rich data from varied backgrounds

    Disadvantages:
    • Limited generalizability
    • Potential cultural bias
  • What is the title of the reading by Maltby, Day & Macaskill (2022)?
    Personality Theory in Context
  • What is the purpose of the learning check in lectures?
    To assess understanding of the material
  • Why is personality hard to define?
    It encompasses many complex factors
  • What is the significance of operationalisation in psychology?
    It allows precise investigation of terms
  • What is one of the key terms related to personality stability?
    Stable
  • How does personality influence behavior?
    It affects perceptions, values, and attitudes
  • How do personality traits differ among individuals?
    They lead to different behaviors in similar situations
  • What is the role of a Senior Lecturer in Psychology?
    Involved in pastoral care and student wellbeing
  • What is one personal interest of Dr. Tracey Lloyd?
    Likes to travel
  • What is the significance of the drop-in sessions?
    They provide additional support for students
  • What is the email etiquette expected from students?
    Greeting, text, salutation
  • What is the importance of curiosity in studying personality?
    It encourages an active approach to study
  • What is the website for Bangor graduate attributes?
    https://www.bangor.ac.uk
  • What is the role of variables in scientific definitions?
    They are characteristics that can vary
  • What does the term 'models' refer to in psychology?
    Ways of looking at the world
  • What is the significance of theories in psychology?
    Ideas about how things work
  • How does personality influence individual differences?
    It leads to varied behaviors in similar situations
  • What is the main focus of personality research?
    Individual differences and traits
  • What is the relationship between personality and behavior consistency?
    Personality leads to consistent behavior over time
  • How do the definitions of personality by Allport, Child, and Funder differ?
    They emphasize different aspects of personality
  • What is the significance of personality traits being both positive and negative?
    They influence behavior in various contexts
  • What is the main contribution of Gordon Allport to personality psychology?
    First university course on personality
  • What does the term 'pastoral care' refer to in the context of a Senior Lecturer?
    Support for student wellbeing
  • How does personality research contribute to real-world applications?
    It helps develop interventions and solve problems