Psychology and Personality Differences

Contents Page

Title of page Page Number

Cover Page 1
Contents Page 2

Question 1 - 1.1 Types of individual difference factors 3

1.2 Determinants of personality and individual differences 5

Question 2 - 2.1 various types of research variables 7

2.2 The models of work performance measurements 8

Question 3 - 3.1 the impact of gender differences on work behavior 10

3.2 Fair discrimination and individual differences 11

Question 4 - Four types of learners 12

Question 5 - Self assessment questions 13

Bibliography 14

Question 1

Question 1.1

Types of individual differences factors

Over the years research and assessment from personality theory have identifies a number of personality and personal factors or attributes which make people either different or the same.

The factors that make us unique are the following...

*Cognitive ability As every one is unique, very one has unique cognitive as well as other abilities. This referring to and individual’s capability to perform various tasks in the work place as we are dealing with the organizational context. Two different factors make up individual abilities. These factors are intellectual abilities, which are the abilities that are needed to perform mental; activities, and physical abilities. Physical abilities are those abilities required to do tasks demanding stamina, dexterity, strength and similar skills.

* Personality traits A personality trait is an enduring characteristic that describes behavior across a variety of situations. The more frequently a characteristic is displayed across diverse situations, the more important that is in describing that person.

Some traits in the workplace that might differ according different individuals include conscientiousness, if they are hardworking, independent and dependable. Some others include stress related traits or types of locus of control, authoritarian,