Trisha and Seamus Are Debating Whether Men Are Naturally More

question 35

Multiple Choice

Trisha and Seamus are debating whether men are naturally more aggressive than women.Seamus says every man he knows who has taken the Big Five personality assessment has scored higher in aggression compared to the women;Trisha disagrees,and describes women and men lawyers who work at her law firm as equally aggressive.This debate exemplifies which of the following?

• A) Pen-and-paper personality assessments may differ from behavioral observations.
• B) Large effect sizes are only captured accurately by pen-and-paper assessments.
• C) Personality must be assessed in a lab setting to minimize extraneous variables.
• D) How women and men view the world differently.

Apply Rotter's theory of locus of control to understand relationship dynamics.

Utilize alternative psychological theories to explain antisocial behavior.

Identify and explain the use of Horney's secondary defenses in behavior.

Apply Kelly's individuality corollary to understand differences in perceptions in relationships.

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