Raymond Cattell's Theory of Personality: Traits, Stability, and Dynamics, Slides of Personality Development

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Raymond Cattell

Theory

Credited with developing one of the first

comprehensive trait theories of personality that

relied strictly on the assessment and quantification

of traits

Theory

Result of both nature and nurture Constitutional factors

• Genetically determined (nervous system arousal) Environmental-mold factors
• Based on environment and experience (values)

Three Classifications of Traits

Stability and permanence traits

Common and unique traits

Ability, temperament, and dynamic traits

Source Traits

Underlying causes of our consistent behavior and basic factor of personality and which accounts for the uniqueness and diversity of each persons personality Single, stable, permanent All have same source traits in differing degrees 16 in all

Stability and Permanence Traits

Common and Unique Traits

Common Traits

Possessed by everyone to some degree (similar to Allport’s idea) Ex. Intelligence , Anxiety, Self Concept

Unique Traits

Distinguish us from others Specific to one person Particularly apparent in our interests, attitudes, and beliefs

Ability, Temperament, and

Dynamic Traits

Temperament Traits

Emotions and feelings The general tone and emotional style of our behaviors Easy going Intense Help determine our interactions with others and reactions to situations

Ability, Temperament, and

Dynamic Traits

Dynamic Traits

Driving force (motivation) of behavior Provides energy and direction of behavior

• Are you driven to learn or an underachiever Define motivations, interests, and ambitions

Ability, Temperament, and

Dynamic Traits

Ergs

• 11 identified
  • Anger Appeal Protection
  • Curiosity Disgust Security
  • Gregariousness Hunger Self-assertion
  • Self-submission Sex

Ability, Temperament, and

Dynamic Traits

Dynamic Traits

Two kinds Meta-ergs (Sentiments)

• Learned patterns of behavior (environmental-mold) that focus on important aspects of life
• Energy from ergs channeled through these
• Can be unlearned and disappear
• Divided into:
  • Sentiments - Areas of importance to us
  • Attitudes - Specific tendencies and responses toward situations revolving around our sentiments

Personality Development

Infancy (Birth to age 6)

Major formative period for personality Influenced by: Parents and siblings Experiences of weaning and toilet training

Personality Development

Infancy:

Development of : Social attitudes Ego and Superego Security and Insecurity Attitudes toward authority Possible tendency toward neuroticism

Personality Development

Maturity (age 23 – 50)

Satisfaction with career, marriage and family Personality becomes less flexible yet more emotional stablity

Late Maturity (age 50 - 65)

Personality changes in response to physical ,social, and psychological changes Reexamine values and search for a new self

Personality Development

Old Age (age 65+)

Adjustment to loss of friends, spouses, and career Loss of status in a culture that worships youth Pervasive sense of loneliness and insecurity