Yes and no. All source traits (what is inside) have a surface trait (what we show others). How I like to explain it is that there are parts of our personality that we might not show others (source trait), as such we might show (surface trait) a different personality because we are hiding this part of our personality. However, we really do not completely hid the our source traits, they do come to the surface but the question is how to they surface. This is where the interpretation of others come in. So, while I am fearful (source trait) it appears to others that I am amused (what is on the surface, giggling). Thus, unless you know me well, a person will misinterpret my personality because the source and surface do not match. Yet, your source and surface can match also. So lets say you love roller coasters, there is a good chance your source and surface will match and both are showing excitement and no misinterpretation. Cattell believed that a person's source traits were more important to know and understand than a person surface traits. There is a good chance that your parents will know all your source traits and why they tend to to be correct about your reactions even if we do not like to admit they are right.
@@rjbirmingham Ok, cheers for the reply. I'm currently reading "Impulse" by Dr David Lewis.. I will also read up on Raymond Cattell. I'm wanting to study psychology and hoping to start courses in march 2021. I will watch the remainder of your playlists. cheers again...
anytime and good luck on your studies - psy is a bit like going down the rabbit hole - there is so much out there that is interesting - once you get started it is hard to stop
thank you very much, I love your teaching.
Happy to hear that!
are you saying all surface traits stem from a source trait? regarding giggling when you are actually fearful..
cheers for the vids...
Yes and no. All source traits (what is inside) have a surface trait (what we show others). How I like to explain it is that there are parts of our personality that we might not show others (source trait), as such we might show (surface trait) a different personality because we are hiding this part of our personality. However, we really do not completely hid the our source traits, they do come to the surface but the question is how to they surface. This is where the interpretation of others come in. So, while I am fearful (source trait) it appears to others that I am amused (what is on the surface, giggling). Thus, unless you know me well, a person will misinterpret my personality because the source and surface do not match. Yet, your source and surface can match also. So lets say you love roller coasters, there is a good chance your source and surface will match and both are showing excitement and no misinterpretation. Cattell believed that a person's source traits were more important to know and understand than a person surface traits. There is a good chance that your parents will know all your source traits and why they tend to to be correct about your reactions even if we do not like to admit they are right.
@@rjbirmingham Ok, cheers for the reply. I'm currently reading "Impulse" by Dr David Lewis.. I will also read up on Raymond Cattell. I'm wanting to study psychology and hoping to start courses in march 2021. I will watch the remainder of your playlists. cheers again...
anytime and good luck on your studies - psy is a bit like going down the rabbit hole - there is so much out there that is interesting - once you get started it is hard to stop
Cool video.
Thanks for the visit
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