Psychological Traits and States Overview

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What is the primary distinction between psychological traits and states?

Traits are relatively enduring, while states are temporary. (correct)

Traits are specific abilities, while states are general tendencies.

Traits are cultural constructs, while states are biological.

Traits are observable actions, while states are constructs.

Which of the following is an example of a psychological trait mentioned in the text?

Intelligence (correct)

Perception

Mood

Emotion

What does the text suggest about the stability of traits over time?

Traits are only stable during childhood and adolescence, but change dramatically in adulthood.

Traits are highly unstable and constantly changing based on situations.

Traits are completely stable and unchanging throughout an individual's life.

Traits are partially stable but can evolve, such as becoming more mature with age. (correct)

What is meant by the statement that traits exist only as a construct?

Traits are inferred from observable behavior but cannot be directly observed themselves. Signup and view all the answers

How does the context or situation influence the attribution of a trait or state, according to the text?

Context determines whether a behavior is attributed to a trait or a state. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the attribution of trait terms being relative?

Trait terms are relative to the individual being observed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a reference group when assessing shyness?

To compare the individual's shyness level to the group's average shyness level Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in the process of quantifying psychological traits and states?

Determining the specific traits and states to be measured Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why test-related behavior is used to predict non-test-related behavior?

To make inferences about the examinee's future or past behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the operational definition of a psychological construct?

It should specify the types of behaviors that are indicative of the construct Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential limitation of using test-related behavior to predict non-test-related behavior?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary distinction between psychological traits and states?

Which of the following is an example of a psychological trait mentioned in the text?

What does the text suggest about the stability of traits over time?

What is meant by the statement that traits exist only as a construct?

How does the context or situation influence the attribution of a trait or state, according to the text?

What does the text suggest about the attribution of trait terms being relative?

What is the primary purpose of using a reference group when assessing shyness?

Which of the following is a key step in the process of quantifying psychological traits and states?

What is the primary reason why test-related behavior is used to predict non-test-related behavior?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the operational definition of a psychological construct?

Which of the following is a potential limitation of using test-related behavior to predict non-test-related behavior?

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