Psychologists Have Devised Questionnaires to Measure Belief in a Just

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Essay

Psychologists have devised questionnaires to measure belief in a just world, self-esteem, and hundreds of other traits. Measuring hundreds of traits is impractical. Researchers have instead used factor analysis to develop five major clusters of personality traits which they call the big five personality traits. Name and describe three of the five traits.

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Definitions:

The Agent Self

This refers to the aspect of an individual's self-concept that is involved in making choices and taking actions.

Self-Knowledge

Refers to the information an individual has about themselves, including their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and beliefs.

Interpersonal Self

refers to the aspect of an individual's self-concept that arises in social interactions, emphasizing the role of relationships and social contexts in forming one’s identity.

Sociocultural Network

A system of interconnected social structures that influence individuals' behaviors and beliefs through cultural norms, values, and practices.