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Introduction to Personality Theory - Chapter 1

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What does the term 'personality' refer to?

Unique qualities of an individual

The nature of knowledge

Consistency and individuality in behavior (correct)

A set of related assumptions

Which term refers to the attributes like temperament, physique, and intelligence of an individual?

Traits

Characteristics (correct)

Epistemology

Speculation

What is the primary purpose of a theory in the scientific context?

Formulate testable hypotheses (correct)

Stabilize behavior across situations

Generate love for wisdom

Give meaning to observations

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

Philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What do theories rely on, according to the text?

Speculation Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of philosophy studies the nature of knowledge?

Epistemology Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is a limitation of the case study method in research on personality theory?

Problem of generalization Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is necessary for a theory to be considered falsifiable?

Precision to suggest research that can disconfirm it Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of teleology explain behavior in terms of?

Future goals or purposes Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension is not part of the concept of humanity?

Internal vs. External Locus of Control Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an operational definition in research?

To provide a clear way to measure observable events or behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What does parsimony refer to in the context of theories?

Simple and straightforward theories over complicated ones Signup and view all the answers