Unit 4- Key Terms

4. A Big Five trait characterized by being sociable and outgoing
6. A personality domain involving being organized disciplined and focused
8. The culturally preferred timing for major life events like marriage and retirement
9. A Big Five trait describing an individuals curiosity and imagination
11. A coping strategy that provides temporary relief but prevents healthy adaptation
13. A Big Five trait describing someone who is trusting and helpful
14. The negative resolution of Eriksons final stage characterized by regret
15. The adult drive to pass the torch and mentor the younger generation
16. The role of time and historical events in a persons development
17. The ability to adapt and bounce back from significant life stressors or trauma
18. The brain region activated by both physical injury and social rejection
19. A long lasting emotional bond between two people with a desire for proximity
20. The immediate environment where an individual lives such as family or peers

1. The mental blueprint of relationships formed in childhood
2. The lifelong process of learning the skills and habits of ones society
3. The innate biological characteristics that form the origin of personality
5. The sense of fulfillment one feels when looking back on a life well lived
7. A person who provides safety allowing an individual to explore with confidence
10. The trait in OCEAN that measures emotional instability and anxiety
12. Institutions like family or school that teach us societal norms