Small Average Differences Between Attractive and Unattractive People in Areas

question 27

Multiple Choice

Small average differences between attractive and unattractive people in areas like self-confidence and social skills are probably the result of

• A)self-fulfilling prophecies.
• B)personality traits that are genetically linked with physical appearance.
• C)psychological reactance to social expectations.
• D)social and economic differences in family background.

Comprehend the role of competencies in defining managerial qualities appropriate to specific settings or roles.

Understand the factors that help managers cope with the demands of managerial jobs.

Differentiate between self-concepts, self-identities, social identities, values, and personality traits.

Recognize the attributes associated with emotional maturity.

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Definitions:

Emotional Traits

Characteristic patterns of emotional reactions and feelings that are consistent and stable over time.

Behavioral Traits

Behavioral traits are patterns of action or reactions that are consistent over time and are an aspect of an individual's personality.

Personality Inventories

Standardized tools used to assess an individual's personality traits and characteristics, often through self-report questionnaires.

Psychologists

Professionals specialized in the science of behavior and mind, incorporating both conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as thought and emotion.