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Introduction to Personality Chapter 1: Personality Theory

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Introduction to Personality Chapter 1: Personality Theory

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What does the Latin word 'persona' mean?

Permanent traits

Mask (correct)

Individual differences

Consistency of behavior

Which of the following is NOT a quality of an individual's characteristics?

Temperament

Intelligence

Physique

Group-specific behaviors (correct)

What do traits contribute to in behavior?

No impact on behavior

Variability of behavior across situations

Inconsistency of behavior over time

Consistency of behavior over time (correct)

What is the primary function of a theory according to the text?

Formulate testable hypotheses using assumptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of epistemology concerned with?

The nature of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which concept deals with 'what ought to be or what should be'?

'Philosophy' Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a dimension for the concept of humanity?

Optimism vs. Pessimism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of the Case Study Method in research?

Problem of generalization Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Falsifiability' refer to in scientific theories?

Ability to be confirmed or disconfirmed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Operational Definition in research?

To define units in terms of observable events or behaviors that can be measured Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes good theories based on 'Internal Consistency'?

Being consistent with itself and using a consistent language Signup and view all the answers

What type of research is most appropriate when examining a rare case?

Case Study Method Signup and view all the answers