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Personality and self-report of cognitive functioning.

M Seidenberg1, M A Taylor, A Haltiner

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA.

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology : the Official Journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Individuals with higher negative affectivity (NA) report more cognitive difficulties. NA, a personality trait, is a stronger predictor of perceived cognitive function than current mood.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science
  • Personality Psychology

Background:

  • Self-appraisal of cognitive functioning is influenced by various factors.
  • Understanding the role of personality traits in cognitive self-report is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between trait personality dimensions, specifically negative affectivity (NA) and positive affectivity (PA), and self-reported cognitive functioning.
  • To compare the predictive power of NA and PA on cognitive self-appraisal.

Main Methods:

  • Ninety-six healthy subjects completed the Tellegen Differential Personality Questionnaire previously.
  • Participants subsequently received a self-report questionnaire assessing cognitive functioning (MASQ).
  • Statistical analyses examined the correlation between personality dimensions and cognitive self-report.

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Main Results:

  • Negative affectivity (NA) showed a stronger association with self-appraised cognitive functioning than positive affectivity (PA).
  • Higher NA scores correlated with greater acknowledgment of cognitive difficulties.
  • NA was a more significant predictor of cognitive self-report compared to current sad mood state.

Conclusions:

  • Trait negative affectivity significantly impacts how individuals perceive their cognitive abilities.
  • The findings highlight the importance of considering personality traits when evaluating self-reported cognitive functioning.
  • Future research should explore the implications for self-appraisal accuracy.