The Scientific Study of Personality: Popular Definitions and Views

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Floyd Allport's definition of personality includes physical dimensions directly related to personality.

False

Morton Prince's definition of personality focuses on the external aspect of personality.

False

Gordon Allport's definition of personality recognizes the dynamic nature of personality.

True

Personality defined in terms of stimulus value is contradicting when considered in terms of responses.

False

According to Kempf, human behavior mostly consists of non-habitual ways of adjusting to the environment.

False

Personality is commonly defined as the effect one has on other people.

True

Aggressiveness is not associated with personality.

False

Each personality is identical and cannot be distinguished from others.

False

Experts in art, music, and literature can identify works based on style alone according to the text.

True

Personal attractiveness is never associated with personality in colloquial terms.

False

Explore popular definitions and views regarding personality. Dive into the concept that personality can be defined as the impact one has on others, as well as the idea that individuals with 'a lot of personality' leave a lasting impression on those they encounter.

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