Though His Original Theory of Personality Has Been and Continues

question 71

Multiple Choice

Though his original theory of personality has been and continues to be criticized, Freud's ideas served to inspire the work of other personality theorists who have made significant contributions to the field. In this sense, Freud's theory could be considered "useful" because it

• A)stimulated the discovery of new knowledge
• B)suggested that personality is shaped by behaviours that appear to fit together
• C)allowed researchers to predict future events with relative accuracy
• D)provided a comprehensive framework to explain known facts

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Definitions:

Social Schemas

Cognitive frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information about the social world based on their personal experiences.

Cognitive Process

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, including aspects such as perception, memory, and judgment.

Overgeneralizations

A cognitive bias involving broad conclusions or rules based on a single event or piece of evidence.

Arrogant

Exhibiting an inflated sense of one's own importance, often accompanied by a disdainful view towards others.