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What is the definition of personality according to APA?
What is the definition of personality according to APA?
- A dynamic trait that changes frequently.
- Individual differences in mood and emotion.
- Stable patterns of sociability and irritability.
- Individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. (correct)
Which theory focuses on understanding mental processes such as perception and decision-making?
Which theory focuses on understanding mental processes such as perception and decision-making?
- Behavioral Theory
- Psychoanalytic Theory
- Humanistic Theory
- Cognitive Theory (correct)
What aspect of personality is considered relatively stable?
What aspect of personality is considered relatively stable?
- Situational behavior changes
- Characteristic patterns (correct)
- Momentary emotional responses
- Random reactions
Which type of therapy has evolved from cognitive psychology?
Which type of therapy has evolved from cognitive psychology?
What is one way cognitive psychology contributes to education?
What is one way cognitive psychology contributes to education?
What does cognitive psychology examine in relation to behavior?
What does cognitive psychology examine in relation to behavior?
What is meant by the term 'cognitive' in cognitive psychology?
What is meant by the term 'cognitive' in cognitive psychology?
What is one of the primary focuses of personality studies?
What is one of the primary focuses of personality studies?
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Personality
Personality
The unique and relatively stable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that characterize an individual.
Personality Psychology
Personality Psychology
The study of personality focuses on understanding individual differences in traits and how these traits interact to create a whole person.
Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
The area within psychology that concentrates on mental processes such as perception, learning, memory, language, decision-making, and problem-solving.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Personality Trait
Personality Trait
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Differential Personality Psychology
Differential Personality Psychology
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Integrative Personality Psychology
Integrative Personality Psychology
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Cognitive Influence on Behavior and Emotions
Cognitive Influence on Behavior and Emotions
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Study Notes
Personality Definition
- Personality is the outward presentation of a person's character as perceived by others.
- APA defines personality as consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that distinguish individuals.
- Personality studies explore individual differences in traits (e.g., sociability, irritability) and how personality components blend.
- Personality is generally stable, making predictions about reactions predictable.
Cognitive Theory
- Cognitive theory examines mental processes like perception, learning, memory, language, decision-making, and problem-solving.
- It explores how these mental processes impact behavior and emotions.
- Cognitive psychology is a branch of psychology focusing on these processes.
Importance of Cognitive Psychology
- Cognitive psychology provides insights into how the mind works.
- It has applications in various fields:
- Psychotherapy: Led to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which combines behavioral and cognitive approaches to modify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
- Education: Research on learning, attention, and memory improves educational practices.
- Decision-making: Understanding how people think and make choices.
- Artificial intelligence (AI): Cognitive psychology underpins AI development.
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