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Which word does the term 'personality' stem from?
Which word does the term 'personality' stem from?
- Performer
- Person
- Persona (correct)
- Personal
What are the two broad areas of personality?
What are the two broad areas of personality?
- Understanding personality traits and characteristics
- Understanding the impact of society on personality
- Understanding individual differences in a particular personality characteristic
- Understanding how the various parts of a person come together as a whole (correct)
According to Feist and Feist (2009), what is personality?
According to Feist and Feist (2009), what is personality?
- A projection of different roles or disguised identities
- A prediction of what a person will do in a given situation
- A pattern of relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics (correct)
- A theatrical mask worn by performers
What does the term 'persona' refer to in the context of the text?
What does the term 'persona' refer to in the context of the text?
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Who defined personality as 'that which permits a prediction of what a person will do in a given situation'?
Who defined personality as 'that which permits a prediction of what a person will do in a given situation'?
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Study Notes
Etymology of Personality
- The term 'personality' derives from the Latin word 'persona,' meaning 'mask' or 'role.'
Broad Areas of Personality
- Personality is generally divided into two main areas:
- Traits: Enduring characteristics that influence behavior.
- Processes: Dynamic systems involving thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Definition of Personality
- Feist and Feist (2009) describe personality as a dynamic and organized set of characteristics that influences human behavior in various contexts.
Concept of Persona
- In this context, 'persona' refers to the outward character or facade that individuals present to the world, often masking their true selves.
Prediction of Behavior
- Personality has been defined by an unspecified source as the factor that enables prediction of individual behavior in specific situations.
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Test your knowledge on understanding personality with this quiz! Learn about the different patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that make each individual unique. Explore the origins of personality and its connection to theatrical masks.
