Personality Psychology Overview

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What is the focus of personality psychology?

Explaining the functions of the brain

Documenting how personalities develop (correct)

Understanding social adjustments

Describing physical appearance

What does the word 'personality' originate from?

Latin persona, meaning 'mask' (correct)

French personnalité, meaning 'character'

Greek persona, meaning 'individual'

Sanskrit purusha, meaning 'soul'

According to Gordon Allport, what is the aim of nomothetic psychology?

To explain the mental processes of personality

To predict human reactions to other people

To seek general laws that can be applied to many different people (correct)

To understand the unique aspects of a particular individual

What is the primary aim of idiographic psychology according to Gordon Allport?

To understand the unique aspects of a particular individual Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an area of focus in personality psychology?

Studying physical health factors Signup and view all the answers

How does personality influence individuals according to the text?

Uniquely influences environment, cognition, emotions, motivations, and behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a major theory in the study of personality?

Cognitive perspective Signup and view all the answers

In the study of personality, the question of whether behavior is primarily controlled by forces beyond human control or by humans themselves relates to:

Freedom versus determinism Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for pioneering the Temperament and Character model in the study of personality?

C. Robert Cloninger Signup and view all the answers

Which category of philosophical assumptions discusses the extent of each human's individuality or similarity in nature?

Uniqueness versus universality Signup and view all the answers

According to contemporary research, what largely determines personality traits?

Genetics and biology Signup and view all the answers

Which theoretical perspective emphasizes the importance of universal principles such as reinforcement and self-efficacy?

Social learning perspective Signup and view all the answers

In psychological education and training, the study of the nature of personality is usually reviewed as a prerequisite to courses in:

Abnormal psychology Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following theorists advocates for the uniqueness of individuals in the study of personality?

Gordon Allport Signup and view all the answers

What does the study of personality bring in to draw general conclusions?

Art, science, and philosophy Signup and view all the answers