Neurotransmitters
These release neurotransmitters.
Neurons
A persons patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Personality
One of the 5 major traits described which can be described as being friendly, compassionate, and cooperative.
Agreeableness
This data collection method tests variables under controlled conditions to collect data.
Experiment
This personality theory suggests that personality is shaped by unconscious motives, conflicts, and early childhood experiences.
Psychoanalytic Theory
Dopamine
This theory was developed by Sigmund Freud and emphasizes the role of unconscious mental processes.
Psychodynamic Theory
One of the 5 major traits described which can be described as being creative, curious, and willing to try new things.
Openness
This data collection method involves direct conversations to collect detailed insights.
Interview
This personality theory suggests that personality is made up of stable traits that influence behavior across situations.
Trait Theory
Similar to a neurotransmitter, this other chemical messenger is slower and travels through the bloodstream.
Hormones
This defense mechanism is when you blame others for your feelings.
Projection
One of the 5 major traits described which can be described as being organized, responsible, and self-disciplined.
Conscientiousness
This data collection method asks people structured questions to gather opinions, behaviors, or facts.
Survey
This personality theory emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and free will.
Humanistic Theory
This neurotransmitter regulates, sleep, appetite, your mood, and sensory perception
serotonin
This branch of the body's nervous system slows your heart rate, stimulates digestion, and tis responsible for the fight or flight response.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
One of the 5 major traits described which can be described as being outgoing, sociable, and energetic.
Extraversion
This data collection method collects in-depth information about a single subject, group, or event.
Case Study
This personality theory emphasizes learning from the environment, observational learning, and cognitive processes in shaping personality.
Social-Cognitive Theory
This Neurotransmitter controls muscle action, memory, cognitive function, and emotion.
Acetylcholine (ACH)
This Hindbrain structure regulates sleep-wake cycles and coordinates movement between the right and left sides of the body.
Pons
One of the 5 major traits described which can be described as being anxious, moody, and emotionally unstable.
Neuroticism
This data collection method records behaviors or events by watching subjects in natural or controlled settings.
Observation
This personality theory suggests that personality is shaped by rewards, punishments, and learned behaviors.
Behaviorist Theory