In the Context of Implicit Personality Theories, a Central Trait

question 118

Multiple Choice

In the context of implicit personality theories, a central trait like "warm" and "cold" is:

• A) whatever the person implicitly believes is the most important aspect of their personality.
• B) the best predictor of the person's behavior across a variety of situations.
• C) a trait that dominates other people's impression of a person, and to which they mold their understanding of the person's other, non-central traits.
• D) only registered non-consciously by other individuals with whom the person interacts.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Theory

A framework that suggests an individual's psychological development is influenced by their social environment and interpersonal relations.

Sense Of Industry

The feeling of competence and achievement, typically developed during childhood, especially in response to social and academic demands.

Piaget's Stages

A theory outlining four stages of cognitive development in children, describing how their thinking evolves from simple to complex.

Sensorimotor

A developmental stage in infants where learning occurs through sensory experiences and manipulating objects, crucial for cognitive development.