PPT: Variations in Psychological Attributes | Psychology Class 12 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Variations in 
Psychological Attributes
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Variations in 
Psychological Attributes
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Intelligence is a key psychological attribute that interests psychologists, as 
people vary in their abilities to:
Comprehend complex concepts
Adapt to their surroundings
Learn from experiences
Engage in reasoning
Overcome challenges
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Variations in 
Psychological Attributes
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Intelligence is a key psychological attribute that interests psychologists, as 
people vary in their abilities to:
Comprehend complex concepts
Adapt to their surroundings
Learn from experiences
Engage in reasoning
Overcome challenges
Individual Differences in Human Functioning
Every person is unique, with 
specific blend of various traits
Individual differences refer to 
uniqueness and variations in 
behavior patterns
Situationism proposes behavior 
is influenced by circumstances
Sometimes situational factors are dominant 
enough that people with different personality traits 
exhibit similar responses
Situationist perspective emphasizes external 
factors over individual traits
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Variations in 
Psychological Attributes
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Intelligence is a key psychological attribute that interests psychologists, as 
people vary in their abilities to:
Comprehend complex concepts
Adapt to their surroundings
Learn from experiences
Engage in reasoning
Overcome challenges
Individual Differences in Human Functioning
Every person is unique, with 
specific blend of various traits
Individual differences refer to 
uniqueness and variations in 
behavior patterns
Situationism proposes behavior 
is influenced by circumstances
Sometimes situational factors are dominant 
enough that people with different personality traits 
exhibit similar responses
Situationist perspective emphasizes external 
factors over individual traits
Assessment of Psychological Attributes
Formal Assessment
Uses specific techniques or measuring 
standards
Objective, standardized, and organized
Measures attributes in relation to practical 
application
Example: If Ritesh is formally assessed as 
dominant, interventions may be necessary for 
teamwork
Informal Assessment
Based on perception without defined 
techniques
Example: "Ritesh is dominant"
Can vary significantly between assessors
Subject to subjective interpretation
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Variations in 
Psychological Attributes
I n t r o d u c t i o n
Intelligence is a key psychological attribute that interests psychologists, as 
people vary in their abilities to:
Comprehend complex concepts
Adapt to their surroundings
Learn from experiences
Engage in reasoning
Overcome challenges
Individual Differences in Human Functioning
Every person is unique, with 
specific blend of various traits
Individual differences refer to 
uniqueness and variations in 
behavior patterns
Situationism proposes behavior 
is influenced by circumstances
Sometimes situational factors are dominant 
enough that people with different personality traits 
exhibit similar responses
Situationist perspective emphasizes external 
factors over individual traits
Assessment of Psychological Attributes
Formal Assessment
Uses specific techniques or measuring 
standards
Objective, standardized, and organized
Measures attributes in relation to practical 
application
Example: If Ritesh is formally assessed as 
dominant, interventions may be necessary for 
teamwork
Informal Assessment
Based on perception without defined 
techniques
Example: "Ritesh is dominant"
Can vary significantly between assessors
Subject to subjective interpretation
Assessment Process
First stage is to conduct an assessment
Involves measuring and evaluating psychological attributes
Uses multiple methods as standards of comparison