A Cognitive-Affective Personality System (CAPS) Theorist Would Most Likely Provide

question 166

Multiple Choice

A cognitive-affective personality system (CAPS) theorist would most likely provide which of the following explanations for behavioural inconsistency? People behave inconsistently ________.

• A)when there are conflicts between their need for self-enhancement and their need for self-verification
• B)because personality structures are inherently inconsistent
• C)because there is adaptive significance to random behaviour
• D)because different situations trigger different responses from various person-related factors, such as goals or expectations

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Definitions:

Emotion Focused

An approach in therapy that emphasizes understanding and managing emotions to facilitate healing and growth.

Problem Focused

An approach aimed at directly addressing the root cause of a problem rather than its symptoms.

Type A Behavior Pattern

Personality traits characterized by competitiveness, achievement orientation, aggressiveness, hostility, restlessness, impatience with others, and an inability to relax.

Extra Hours

Additional time spent working beyond the standard or scheduled work time.