Why Is the Study of the Self Important to Personality

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why is the study of the self important to personality psychology?

• A) The "self" is an unconscious ideal and therefore contributes to the psychodynamic approach.
• B) This area of investigation examines questions of identity.
• C) Selves and traits can be used as interchangeable terms.
• D) The study of the self allowed personality psychology to become a quantitative science.

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Definitions:

Direct

A straightforward and honest way of communicating that conveys messages clearly and without ambiguity.

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, rather than external facts.

Social Institutions

Established sets of norms and structures that guide the behavior of individuals within a society, such as family, education, religion, and government.

Material Culture

The physical objects, resources, and spaces that people use to define their culture, including buildings, artwork, tools, and clothing.