Brenda Has Never Cheated on a Psychology Test, but She

question 56

Multiple Choice

Brenda has never cheated on a psychology test, but she often does so on chemistry tests. She recently stole some merchandise from a local store, but she also returned a lost billfold along with $28 to its rightful owner. This pattern of behavior should make psychologists more cautious about emphasizing the consistent impact of ________ on behavior.

• A) personality traits
• B) unconditional positive regard
• C) repression
• D) reciprocal determinism

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Definitions:

Formal Clothes

Clothing that aligns with the strictest codes of dress, typically worn for very formal events such as weddings, state dinners, and certain workplaces.

Behavioural Interviews

A method of interviewing where candidates are asked to describe past behavior as a predictor of future performance.

Actual Behaviours

Observable actions or reactions of individuals as opposed to their stated intentions or beliefs.

Radically Different Persona

A character or identity that is significantly distinct or divergent from one's usual self or from others'.