The Personal-Social Identity Continuum Recognizes That

question 2

Multiple Choice

The personal-social identity continuum recognizes that .

• A)we see ourselves as being more consistent across situations than we really are
• B)we can see ourselves differently,depending on circumstances
• C)we are part of a number of different social groups
• D)we see ourselves primarily as individuals
• E)we present many different "selves," depending on the social grouping

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Definitions:

Heredity

The genetic transmission of characteristics, traits, or diseases from parents to offspring.

Personality Research

The scientific study of characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving, focusing on identifying and measuring individual differences.

Trait Approach

A theoretical framework in psychology focused on the analysis and classification of human characteristics and behavior patterns as stable traits.

Ethnic Identity

A person's sense of belonging to a particular ethnic group, incorporating cultural traditions, language, and feelings of kinship.