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According to Allport, what is the definition of personality?
According to Allport, what is the definition of personality?
- The history and etymology of the word persona
- The unique adjustments an individual makes to their environment
- The characteristic behavior and thought of an individual
- The dynamic organization within the individual of psychophysical systems (correct)
Where does the word 'personality' likely come from?
Where does the word 'personality' likely come from?
- The first and second centuries B.C.E.
- Theology, philosophy, law, sociology, and psychology
- Theatrical masks used in ancient Greek drama (correct)
- The Old Latin and Etruscan languages
What did Allport do in his pursuit of a definition of personality?
What did Allport do in his pursuit of a definition of personality?
- Changed the last phrase of his definition in 1961
- Traced the etymology of the word persona
- Offered 49 definitions of personality (correct)
- Explored the history of the term in various fields
What did Allport's 50th definition of personality emphasize?
What did Allport's 50th definition of personality emphasize?
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When did Allport change the last phrase of his definition of personality?
When did Allport change the last phrase of his definition of personality?
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