Self and Personality Basics
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What is one of the benefits of self-understanding mentioned in the text?

  • Promotes stress
  • Causes confusion
  • Reduces confidence
  • Leads to healthier relationships (correct)
  • How is personality defined in the text?

  • A temporary pattern of behavior
  • Sense of purpose
  • Theatrical masks worn by Romans
  • Relatively permanent pattern of behavior (correct)
  • What is the etymological origin of the word 'personality'?

  • Derived from 'perception' meaning 'to see through'
  • Derived from 'permanent' meaning 'lasting forever'
  • Derived from 'persona' meaning 'to sound through' (correct)
  • Derived from 'purpose' meaning 'reason for existence'
  • How are self and personality related according to the text?

    <p>They characterize how we define our existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the commonly accepted definition of personality?

    <p>Personality is relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics that give consistency and individuality to a person’s behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do environmental factors play in shaping personality?

    <p>They encompass the surroundings like school, workplace, and social circle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the biological factors that contribute to personality?

    <p>Physical features like height and weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do people have different ideas about themselves?

    <p>Due to lack of self-understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a component of personality?

    <p>Social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does personality change over time?

    <p>It changes due to exercises and surgeries altering physical features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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