Post-Formal Thought Is Characterized by All of the Following Except

question 130

Multiple Choice

Post-formal thought is characterized by all of the following except

• A) the correct answer varies from situation to situation.
• B) there is only one correct answer.
• C) emotion and subjective factors usually play a role in thinking.
• D) the recognition that the solutions must be realistic.

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Definitions:

Person-Situation Controversy

A debate within psychology about whether behavior is more influenced by personality traits or by situational factors.

Trait Theories

An approach to the study of human personality which focuses on the measurement of consistent patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion.

Positive Self-Concept

An individual's view of themselves that is generally positive, reflecting a belief in one’s own abilities and self-worth.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.