12 Questions
Which concept in personality psychology emphasizes that individuals have stable patterns of behavior that remain generally consistent over time?
Trait theory
What is a key characteristic of personality traits according to the text?
They can be described as internal dispositions
In the context of personality psychology, what do trait theories suggest about individual differences?
They can be described and explained by personality traits
Which of the following is NOT an example of a personality trait mentioned in the text?
Energetic
Why do people try to find order and regularity in the behavior of others?
To predict how they will respond and act in various situations
What is the main idea behind the concept of trait theory in personality psychology?
People exhibit stable patterns of behavior that can be described by personality traits
Which assumption about personality traits provoked the most challenging responses?
Consistent
Who published a powerful critique of trait theory suggesting that situations should be the focus in understanding personality, rather than internal traits?
Mischel
What is the main emphasis of social learning theory according to the text?
Reciprocal determinism between environment and behavior
In what way have personality psychologists' conceptualization of traits changed according to the text?
Individual differences are recognized to occur in specific contexts
Which factor did Albert Bandura emphasize as constantly affecting one another according to social learning theory?
Environment, person, and behavior
How does the text describe people's behavior in team meetings based on the similarity of features in those situations?
People behave predictably if team and meeting context remain similar
Explore the concept of personality traits in psychology and how trait theory taps into our intuition about predictable characteristics. Discover the idea that people are orderly and the importance of finding regularity in behavior when observing others.
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