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Which of the following is NOT one of the major theories of personality mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the major theories of personality mentioned in the text?
- Behavioral theories
- Biological theories
- Humanist theories
- Cognitive theories (correct)
What is the main focus of personality theories in psychology?
What is the main focus of personality theories in psychology?
- How personality forms and changes (correct)
- How intelligence is related to personality
- How personality influences job performance
- How to diagnose personality disorders
According to biological theories of personality, what is responsible for personality?
According to biological theories of personality, what is responsible for personality?
- Genetics (correct)
- Parental nurturing
- Cultural influences
- Social experiences
What do psychodynamic theories of personality focus on?
What do psychodynamic theories of personality focus on?
Which theory of personality emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences?
Which theory of personality emphasizes the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences?
Which type of theorists reject theories that consider internal thoughts, moods, and feelings as part of personality?
Which type of theorists reject theories that consider internal thoughts, moods, and feelings as part of personality?
What does Hans Eysenck's theory suggest about the relationship between personality and the stress hormone cortisol?
What does Hans Eysenck's theory suggest about the relationship between personality and the stress hormone cortisol?
Who linked personality aspects to biological processes and the stress hormone cortisol?
Who linked personality aspects to biological processes and the stress hormone cortisol?
Which theorist emphasized the importance of free will and individual experience in the development of personality?
Which theorist emphasized the importance of free will and individual experience in the development of personality?
What is a common method used to investigate the link between genetics and personality traits according to the text?
What is a common method used to investigate the link between genetics and personality traits according to the text?
