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What is the origin of the term 'personality'?
It originated from the Latin word 'persona', referring to the theatrical masks worn by Roman actors in Greek dramas.
How is personality best defined?
As a pattern of relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics that give both consistency and individuality to a person’s behaviour.
What do traits contribute to in terms of behavior?
Individual differences in behavior, consistency of behavior over time, and stability of behavior across situations.
What are characteristics in the context of personality?
Unique qualities of an individual that include attributes such as temperament, physique, and intelligence.
What are theories in the realm of personality?
Tools used to generate research and understand human behavior.
Test your knowledge of personality psychology with this quiz! Explore the origins of the term "personality" and its significance in the field of psychology. See how much you know about the various definitions and theories of personality.
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