Author Question: Explain the Five-Factor Model of personality. Why do proponents of this model favor it over the ... (Read 118 times)

chads108 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Explain the Five-Factor Model of personality. Why do proponents of this model favor it over the current categorical model of personality?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test is frequently used to evaluate visual-motor development in children.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

fur · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The Five-Factor Model of personality is a well-known dimensional model that classifies behavior along five different dimensions. These dimensions include extraversion, neuroticism, openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness. After a behavior is classified, it is then rated as being maladaptively high or low on each dimension.
Proponents of this model believe that it provides a more comprehensive picture of personality than the categorical model and would eliminate the need to give several personality disorder diagnoses in order to adequately describe behavior. Also, because this model highlights personality strengths, it could also reduce the stigma associated with labeling someone with a personality disorder.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE