Practise AP Psychology 4.5.B by identifying Big Five traits, linking trait levels to behaviour, and defining personality through inventory scores in research.
As a senior in high school, Ludy worked as an assistant to the children's librarian in his town library. He enjoyed
shelving the books in the library because he was able to work alone and focus on his task. Although the library
was normally a quiet place, sometimes the children's section became quite noisy when groups of children
visited. After working in an unfulfilling desk job for 30 years, Ludy recalls how much he enjoyed working at the
library and decides to go back and work as a volunteer creating new programs for disadvantaged children.
Describe how each of the following concepts relates to Ludy's return to working at the library.
- Crystallized intelligence
- Altruism
- Big Five trait of extraversion
- Broca's area
- Self-efficacy
- Episodic memory
Big Five trait of extraversion
Responses must indicate how an aspect of extraversion (e.g., being outgoing, sociable, not shy, friendly,
assertive, or draws energy from others) is related to Ludy's return to working at the library.
- Score: "Ludy is outgoing and enjoys working with the children."
- Score: "Ludy would score low in extraversion because he is reserved and the library is a good fit."
- Score: "The children Ludy works with are talkative and sociable."
- Do NOT score clear references to the other Big Five personality traits (agreeableness, neuroticism,
openness, and conscientiousness).
Note: References to introversion alone will not score.