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Which concept in personality psychology emphasizes that individuals have stable patterns of behavior that remain generally consistent over time?
Which concept in personality psychology emphasizes that individuals have stable patterns of behavior that remain generally consistent over time?
- Psychoanalytic theory
- Behavioral theory
- Cognitive theory
- Trait theory (correct)
What is a key characteristic of personality traits according to the text?
What is a key characteristic of personality traits according to the text?
- They are only influenced by external factors
- They vary drastically from person to person
- They are constantly changing
- They can be described as internal dispositions (correct)
In the context of personality psychology, what do trait theories suggest about individual differences?
In the context of personality psychology, what do trait theories suggest about individual differences?
- They do not exist
- They can be described and explained by personality traits (correct)
- They are random and unpredictable
- They cannot be explained by personality traits
Which of the following is NOT an example of a personality trait mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a personality trait mentioned in the text?
Why do people try to find order and regularity in the behavior of others?
Why do people try to find order and regularity in the behavior of others?
What is the main idea behind the concept of trait theory in personality psychology?
What is the main idea behind the concept of trait theory in personality psychology?
Which assumption about personality traits provoked the most challenging responses?
Which assumption about personality traits provoked the most challenging responses?
Who published a powerful critique of trait theory suggesting that situations should be the focus in understanding personality, rather than internal traits?
Who published a powerful critique of trait theory suggesting that situations should be the focus in understanding personality, rather than internal traits?
What is the main emphasis of social learning theory according to the text?
What is the main emphasis of social learning theory according to the text?
In what way have personality psychologists' conceptualization of traits changed according to the text?
In what way have personality psychologists' conceptualization of traits changed according to the text?
Which factor did Albert Bandura emphasize as constantly affecting one another according to social learning theory?
Which factor did Albert Bandura emphasize as constantly affecting one another according to social learning theory?
How does the text describe people's behavior in team meetings based on the similarity of features in those situations?
How does the text describe people's behavior in team meetings based on the similarity of features in those situations?
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