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What is the origin of the term 'personality'?
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. (correct)
- It originated from the Latin word 'personalis', meaning individual characteristics.
- It originated from the Greek word 'persona', referring to the personality traits of individuals.
- It originated from the Greek word 'personalitas', indicating unique human qualities.
How is personality best defined?
How is personality best defined?
- As a fixed set of traits and characteristics that are common to all individuals.
- As a fluctuating pattern of traits and shared characteristics among individuals.
- As a pattern of relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics that give both consistency and individuality to a person’s behaviour. (correct)
- As a set of temporary traits and common characteristics that define a person’s behaviour.
What do traits contribute to in terms of behavior?
What do traits contribute to in terms of behavior?
- Individual differences in behavior, consistency of behavior over time, and stability of behavior across situations. (correct)
- Commonalities in behavior, variation of behavior over time, and adaptability of behavior across situations.
- Inconsistencies in behavior, rigidity of behavior over time, and variability of behavior across situations.
- Uniformity in behavior, persistence of behavior over time, and inflexibility of behavior across situations.
What are characteristics in the context of personality?
What are characteristics in the context of personality?
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What are theories in the realm of personality?
What are theories in the realm of personality?
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