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?

<p>Philosophy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do theories rely on, according to the text?

<p>Speculation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of philosophy studies the nature of knowledge?

<p>Epistemology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Problem of generalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Precision to suggest research that can disconfirm it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Future goals or purposes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension is not part of the concept of humanity?

<p>Internal vs. External Locus of Control (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an operational definition in research?

<p>To provide a clear way to measure observable events or behaviors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does parsimony refer to in the context of theories?

<p>Simple and straightforward theories over complicated ones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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