Personality Traits in Psychology
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Energetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people try to find order and regularity in the behavior of others?

    <p>To predict how they will respond and act in various situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind the concept of trait theory in personality psychology?

    <p>People exhibit stable patterns of behavior that can be described by personality traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assumption about personality traits provoked the most challenging responses?

    <p>Consistent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who published a powerful critique of trait theory suggesting that situations should be the focus in understanding personality, rather than internal traits?

    <p>Mischel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main emphasis of social learning theory according to the text?

    <p>Reciprocal determinism between environment and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way have personality psychologists' conceptualization of traits changed according to the text?

    <p>Individual differences are recognized to occur in specific contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor did Albert Bandura emphasize as constantly affecting one another according to social learning theory?

    <p>Environment, person, and behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe people's behavior in team meetings based on the similarity of features in those situations?

    <p>People behave predictably if team and meeting context remain similar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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