Variations in Psychological Attributes
Odisha Board · Class 12 · Psychology
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- Individual differences = distinctiveness and variations in people's characteristics and behaviour
- People differ on both physical and psychological dimensions
- Trait perspective: behaviour driven by internal personal characteristics
- Assessment = measurement + evaluation of psychological attributes using standardised methods
- Formal assessment is objective, standardised, and organised
- Five major domains: Intelligence, Aptitude, Interest, Personality, Values
- Intelligence = capacity to understand, think rationally, and use resources effectively
- Psychometric approach focuses on structure; Information-processing approach focuses on processes
- Spearman: g-factor (general) + s-factors (specific)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Intelligence is a single, fixed ability that a person is born with and cannot change
IQ is the complete and only measure of a person's intelligence and success in life
Creativity and Intelligence are the same thing — highly intelligent people are automatically highly creative
Memory Tips
Individual Differences — people vary in physical and psychological traits
Situationism — behaviour is influenced more by situations than personal traits
5 Domains of Psychological Attributes — Intelligence, Aptitude, Interest, Personality, Values
5 Assessment Methods — Psychological Test, Interview, Case Study, Observation, Self-Report
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