Which of the Following Was Mentioned as Being a Characteristic

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was mentioned as being a characteristic of a personality theory that is useful for psychologists?

• A) A personality theory is useful if it appears to fit together in a meaningful fashion.
• B) A personality theory is useful if it stimulates the discovery of new knowledge.
• C) A personality theory is useful if it has been proven to be true.
• D) A personality theory is useful if it focuses more on consistency than on individuality.

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Definitions:

Pessimism

The tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen; a lack of hope or confidence in the future.

Humility

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance, often seen as a virtue in various ethical and philosophical systems.

Subgoals

Intermediate goals or objectives that are set as steps towards achieving a final goal, aiding in the organization and execution of complex tasks.

Heuristics

Simple, efficient rules, either hard-coded by evolutionary processes or learned, that help in decision-making, discovering, learning, or problem-solving with incomplete information.