Is a personality dimension that describes someone who is good natured cooperative and trusting?

the sum of ways in which an individual reacts to and interacts with others. personality is influenced both by genetics and environment

people use inventories/tests, and they use self-report surveys (self-report is most common), both of which can be skewed

factors determined at conception; one's biological, physiological, and inherent psychological make up. personality is more flexible at a younger age and is more stable in adults

enduring characteristics that describe an individual's behavior. the more consistent the characteristic over time and the more frequently it occurs in diverse situations, the more important the trait is in describing the individual

myers-briggs type indicator

a personality test that taps four characteristics and classifies people into one of 16 personality types. it measures extraverted vs introverted, sensing vs intuitive, thinking vs feeling, and judging vs perceiving

a personality assessment model that describes five basic dimensions of personality

a personality dimension that describes someone who is responsible, dependable, persistent, and organized

a personality dimension that characterizes someone as calm, self confident, and secure (positive), versus nervous, depressed, and insecure (negative).

a personality dimension describing someone is is sociable, gregarious, and assertive

a personality dimension that characterizes someone in terms of imagination, sensitivity, and curiosity

a personality dimension that describes someone who is good natured, cooperative, and trusting

conscientiousness at work

best predictor of job performance. that said, extremely conscientious people can be too deliberate and perfectionistic, resulting in diminished happiness and performance

emotional stability at work

most strongly related to life satisfaction, job satisfaction, and reduced burnout and intentions to quit

perform better at jobs with significant interpersonal interaction. they are socially dominant who are generally assertive. some negatives are extraverts can appear egoistic, or too dominating and that their social behavior can be disadvantageous for jobs that do not require frequent social interaction

open people tend to be the most creative and innovative compared with other traits. while openness isn't related to initial performance on the job, individuals higher in openness are less susceptible to a decline in performance over a longer period of time

better liked than disagreeable people, they should perform well in interpersonally oriented jobs such as customer service. they experience less work-family conflict and are less to turnover

a constellation of negative personality traits consisting of Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy

the degree to which an individual is pragmatic, maintains emotional distance, and believes that ends can justify means

the tendency to be arrogant, have a grandiose sense of self importance, require excessive admiration, and possess a sense of entitlement

the tendency for a lack of concern for others and a lack of guilt or remorse when actions cause harm

bottom line conclusions individuals have about their capabilities, competence, and worth as a person

a personality trait that measures and individual's ability to adjust his or her behavior to external, situational factors

people who identify opportunities, show initiative, take action, and persevere until meaningful change occurs

personality, job search, and unemployment (2 strongest predictors of job search behavior)

conscientiousness and extraversion were predictive of networking intensity, general job search intensity, interview callbacks, and job offers. positive affectivity is also important in getting interviews, job offers, and becoming employed

situation strength theory

a theory indicating that the way personality translates into behavior depends on the strength of the situation

a theory that predicts that some situations, events, or interventions "activate" a trait more than others

basic convictions that a specific mode of conduct or end-state of existence is personally or socially preferable to an opposite or converse mode of conduct or end state of existence

a hierarchy based on a ranking of an individual's values in terms of their intensity

desirable end states of existence, the goals a person would like to achieve during his or her lifetime

preferable modes of behavior or means of achieving one's terminal values

personality-job fit theory

a theory that identifies six personality types and proposes that the fit between personality type ad occupational environment determines satisfaction and turnover

a theory that people are attracted to and selected by organizations that match their values, and leave where there is no compatibility

a national culture attribute that describes the extent to which a society accepts that power in institutions and organizations is distributed unequally

a national culture attribute that describes the degree to which people prefer to act as individuals rather than as members of groups

a national culture attribute that describes a tight social framework in which people expect others in groups of which they are a part to look after them and protect them

a national culture attribute that describes the extent to which the culture factors traditional masculine work roles of achievement, power, and control. societal values are characterized by assertiveness and materialism.

a national culture attribute that indicates little differentiation between male and female roles; a high rating indicates that women are treated as equals of men in all aspects of society

a national culture attribute that describes the extent to which a society feels threatened by uncertain and ambiguous situations and tries to avoid them

a national culture attribute that emphasizes the future, grit, and persistence

a national culture attribute that emphasizes the present and accepts change