You Should Write Your Research Report So That It Can

question 54

Multiple Choice

You should write your research report so that it can be understood by

• A) the general, educated public
• B) fellow undergraduate psychology students
• C) a friend
• D) a discourse community

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Definitions:

Lexical Hypothesis

suggests that all important personality traits are embedded in our language over time, implying that by studying language, one can derive significant personality dimensions.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or patterns of behavior and inner experience that are consistent over time and across situations.

Extraversion

A characteristic of personality defined by being sociable, energetic, and having a liking for being in social settings and seeking external excitement.

Agreeableness

A personality trait that refers to the extent to which a person is kind, cooperative, warm, and sympathetic towards others.