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?

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What is the study of epistemology concerned with?

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

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

<p>Optimism vs. Pessimism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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What does 'Falsifiability' refer to in scientific theories?

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What is the purpose of an Operational Definition in research?

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What distinguishes good theories based on 'Internal Consistency'?

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

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